Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena

3 reviews

hollymich's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.0

Overall, a decent read. Shari Lapena did a good job at developing the motives of the various suspects and shifting who the reader thinks is guilty. However, I didn't really care who did it because I didn't come to care for any of the characters. The conclusion felt rather rushed and unsatisfying. 

Ellen Archer was a fantastic narrator for this story. If you are interested in this story, I recommend listening to the audiobook.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Murder, and Blood

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, Terminal illness, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Suicide, Vomit, Cancer, and Infertility

julienicole1106's review

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Murder, Terminal illness, Violence, Vomit, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Infertility, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Stalking

emily842752's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

1.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Infertility, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Stalking, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Terminal illness