Reviews tagging 'Addiction'

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

61 reviews

kellyofcali's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

4.0

A really lovely story of family and love and not a lot, really (and yet also, a life), but it's very beautifully done. I became quite attached to the narrator/mother and her lovely family, and there are some good subtle "reveals" along the way that keep the story moving. A really nice read.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Rape, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Abortion, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

gracehickman's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Racism, and Abortion

ferlintokezeirquizes's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

I'm going to miss these characters. 

I think Meryl's narration is truly how this book was meant to be experienced. Perhaps the best audiobook I've ever listened to. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal death, Child death, Sexism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Blood, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Pandemic/Epidemic

pagesofash's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

It's a phenomenal story just not to my tastes, but well written and I'm glad I read it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Blood

Moderate: Addiction, Death, Sexism, Medical trauma, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Minor: Abortion and Pregnancy

kimzeyk's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing 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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Blood, Acephobia/Arophobia, Alcohol, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicide, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Abandonment

megmaloney23's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

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

3.5

It was slow to start but I listened to the full thing because Mary Streep narrated it and she did an amazing job. The book was recommended so I finished it but I wasn’t invested. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction and Alcoholism

luelle_'s review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Terminal illness, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child death, Death, Eating disorder, Sexual content, Vomit, Abortion, and Pandemic/Epidemic

bookedbymadeline's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

I listened to the audio narrated by Meryl Streep! Switches between 1980s and 2020 as Lara recounts her life and foray into acting to her grown daughters years later.

I love the character studies and listening to Lara’s story with the same rapt attention as Emily, Maisie, and Nel! Listening to the audio felt like I was one of Lara’s daughters listening to their mothers story as well.

I spent many summers as a kid in traverse city so it felt very nostalgic ❤️ I loved the atmospheric setting descriptions of Michigan and found parts very funny and true, it really captures the “Pure Michigan” vibes 🌊 It also made me slightly homesick for Michigan summers!

Deeply relate to Lara with her bookish loves and despising the symbolism of the school gym 😅 This is a slow, picturesque story that felt relaxing and lighthearted! I enjoyed taking my time with this book and getting to know each character ❤️ A beautiful story of youth, nostalgia, and relationships!

 A stunning audiobook that felt like napping in the sun while listening to crashing waves

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Death

Minor: Cancer

bearybooky's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

Great story. Loved listening to Meryl Streep read it. Felt like a friend telling me about their life. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

jdubbs1110's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Death, Terminal illness, Grief, Alcohol, and Pandemic/Epidemic

Minor: Drug use and Abortion