Reviews tagging 'Alcohol'

Ghosts by Dolly Alderton

15 reviews

laurineco's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Alcohol and Drug use

michelleka's review against another edition

funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia

Moderate: Alcohol

alexisgarcia's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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

5.0

this book came to me at perfect time in my life. dolly alderton writes some of the some realistic characters i’ve ever read. her characters are flawed and just so human. the themes of ghosts and self contentment are so well done. i love how the story actually revolves around the main character, rather than the main character AND the love interest. it involved the main characters whole life, her romantic relationships, friendships, family, and even her relationship with herself. i just adored this book and will read anything dolly alderton writes till the end of time <3

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Chronic illness, Infidelity, Sexism, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Terminal illness, Dementia, Gaslighting, Grief, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Cursing

canadianforest's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol and Sexual content

jenjenjen56's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol and Dementia

crazytourists_books's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I think that people who like romance and romantic comedies will have a lovely time reading this book (even though it's nothing "new"). Also, people in their early to mid thirties, who see parts of themselves in the characters of the book, will have a lovely time reading it. 
Unfortunately, I am none of these people. I got bored, I won't lie, and I also got a bit frustrated with the feminist façade. It's like Alderton added a few feminist quotes, just to make sure that she won't be accused for internalised misogyny, but under the surface, it was full of casual sexism. 
The only thing that resonated with me was the fear of losing a parent and how motherhood changes everything (not only for those of use that experience it but also for our friends that are not).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol and Dementia

itsheyfay's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-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

3.25

My god this wasn’t the book I planned to start 2023 with, but I’m glad it’s over with because I had a hard time enjoying this. Some of the more serious parts revolving her dad’s dementia and her grief of growing up were well-written, but everything else felt so pompous. I get it’s supposed to be satirical and making social commentary, but this wasn’t vibing for me. I was definitely not the I tended audience for this book. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia and Grief

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Terminal illness, Ableism, Sexism, and Sexual content

Minor: Infidelity, Vomit, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Body shaming, and Abandonment

laurataylor's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Dementia, Medical content, Cursing, Drug use, Grief, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content

raelong12's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia

Moderate: Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Terminal illness

Minor: Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Grief, and Medical content

h0lland's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

I liked this book in the beginning but then grew incredibly tired of what a hater Nina was. But THEN, a few things happened and I found the negativity relatable and also sooo valid. Go off Nina. I will say that analyzing all of your interpersonal relationships through the same light as Ghosts does is probably not good for you! Once the last third of the book rolled around I was drawn in again. I know some people really hate the ending but I cannot really imagine any other ending fitting well here. This was a great coming-of-age for everyone past the age of 18 who is still coming of age. Also fuck

Max

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness and Dementia

Moderate: Alcohol, Sexism, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship