Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn

3 reviews

annahamburger's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical trauma, Toxic friendship, and Classism

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Gaslighting

kkylezzz's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

Alright, this one was much harder to enjoy than the last two in this universe I've read. But, I think the banter was still pretty good between the characters - both between Anthony and Kate, and between Anthony and his brothers/family. There was still pretty good imagery - even still around more abstract/complex scenes like with Pall Mall. I liked that Kate was an outsider, you know? Not just in a sense that she was/there was a lot of POV from a (formerly) non-Bridgerton, but also that she had a poor background, an adverse family history, etc. I think the drama was still strong, and bringing in elements like

Kate's mother dying (largely unconnected to the marriage/plot all together) and Violet and Mary's connection was a good reprieve from the disaster of marriage life between Anthony and Kate. I also liked that Kate didn't fall helplessly at Anthony's feet, even after they were married. There was reservation on her part, but also a more realistic transition into love (on Kate's part, not so much Anthony's).

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Infidelity, Medical trauma, Car accident, and Alcohol

roadesntoades's review against another edition

emotional funny sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent

Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Abandonment, and Alcohol