Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

The Turnout by Megan Abbott

3 reviews

elliott_the_clementine's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

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

Wildly dark - should have read the trigger warnings.

Update (01.14.2023): Upon thinking about this book at the end of 2023, I think part of the issue with The Turnout is that the book does not seem to really know what it is trying to communicate or invoke. The book swings, but the game is not baseball, it is curling, and the book has interrupted to perform an impromptu interpretive golf tournament. It just does not really seem to make a ton of sense or have a cohesive message, though it is clear that Megan Abbott writes lovely prose. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment

carmentxx's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

if this review requires a pinch of salt in the fact that i never attempt to figure out the mystery before it is solved, then so be it. the climax of this book is the standout. the multiple reveals all come at the final fifth of the book and though runs the risk of being one after the other, abbot does a well enough job of crafting them correctly. the main character’s perspective is difficult to get through. she’s not overly likeable but the character development is very strong. it’s interesting to see such a proud character lose absolutely everything. a quick read which requires a little resilience. also the ballet is a big plus for me!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Car accident

sphealrical's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail