Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Untamed Shore by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

7 reviews

knitwitalex's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective medium-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Bullying, Racism, Self harm, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Trafficking, Stalking, and Pregnancy

pphector's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Murder

Minor: Alcoholism and Animal cruelty

kylieqrada's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Ugh SMG's writing is just top tier. I listened to this one on audio, and, while a very different book from Daughter of Dr. Moreau, it was equally as good. I'm so excited to read more from her!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Sexual content, and Violence

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Gun violence, Suicide, and Murder

elizlizabeth's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

A little bit over the top with the old timey movie references but superb plot twists and character... development (?) as always.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Body horror, Misogyny, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Infertility, and Vomit

mandkips's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Sexual content, and Murder

Minor: Domestic abuse

horizonous's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Death, Sexism, Sexual content, and Violence

Minor: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Miscarriage, and Suicide

◦ Death = Death of a loved one

nicoleh's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism