Reviews tagging 'Chronic illness'

The Stand-In by Lily Chu

6 reviews

_alyssar_'s review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Mental illness, Dementia, and Chronic illness

Moderate: Cursing, Sexual harassment, and Alcohol

Minor: Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, Terminal illness, Xenophobia, Cancer, and Death of parent

lara_r's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Chronic illness, Dementia, and Grief

Moderate: Miscarriage, Grief, Death of parent, Death, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy

Minor: Alcohol and Stalking

hayjay's review against another edition

emotional funny relaxing fast-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Sexual harassment, and Mental illness

Minor: Death of parent, Alcohol, Child death, Racism, and Abandonment

peachani's review

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious slow-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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Bullying, and Dementia

Moderate: Mental illness, Grief, Racism, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Alcohol, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Classism, Suicidal thoughts, and Abandonment

ajarmon17's review

4.25

I liked this book a lot. I enjoyed the writing style, and I really liked how the author included pieces of Gracie’s to-do lists during her search for the perfect task organizational system. I found the characters quite endearing, though I don’t think Sam’s initial irritation with Gracie is well-explained. The twist wasn’t one I expected, but

considering the general plot, I should’ve seen the separated-at-birth plot line coming.

I didn’t read the content warnings before starting this book, and I’m not sure I would’ve chosen to read another book with a focus on mental health and real-life struggles (money, work, general satisfaction with life). I’m a bit exhausted by these topics and am not looking to read about them. But I did like the book enough to power through. 
I did find

Sam’s willingness to forgive Gracie after the nursing-home incident

a little frustrating. I think I find stories more realistic when a character’s words and actions have significant power and repercussions. Idk. 
But I liked this quite a bit overall! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Chronic illness

agnesbebon's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.0

This was way longer than it needed to be and spent too much on the parts that didn’t need detail. The ending also felt really quick and I wanted to scream at the main character towards the end. Overall, this was meh and lost my interest at times. However, Phillipa Soo is an amazing narrator and I could listen to her read anything.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Chronic illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness