Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

I Know This Much is True by Wally Lamb

3 reviews

kaitlinlovesbooks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Car accident, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Incest, Infertility, Trafficking, Grief, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Body shaming, Xenophobia, and Police brutality

raincloud's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.25

While reading this book I'd describe my anger at it, how mad and upset it made me, but I was still captivated by this story and the people within. I'm glad I read it, the ending was so satisfying, one of the best I've seen, it's fantastic. I will say it's not for people who can't handle tough and awful topics. I wouldn't recommend it, read at your own risk.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

squiddybooks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

This book is so much about me and my traumas. It's really quite one of those at the top that really nourishes my inner life. In a way, it's helped me heal and come to terms with many things. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Infertility, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Suicide, Terminal illness, Medical content, Medical trauma, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail