Reviews tagging 'Grief'

The Stand-In by Lily Chu

13 reviews

juliacsmith's review against another edition

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Sexual harassment, Dementia, Mental illness, and Sexism

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Grief, and Xenophobia

emfass's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.5

Philippa Soo is DELIGHTFUL as the narrator. Lily Chu's writing is so entertaining, fresh, invigorating, and just so so good. The dialogue sparkles.

This was a closed-door romance which I usually do not go in for (personal preference only, happy for those that like it/don't mind it!), but the writing was so freaking great.

I had some issues with parts of the plot

(how one-dimensional the sexually harassing boss was, the mother leaving her daughter in another country and never ever begin in touch, I mean UGH)

, but overall really enjoyed this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Abandonment, and Dementia

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Mental illness, Racism, and Death of parent

Minor: Death of parent and Miscarriage

tea_rea's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Racism, Dementia, and Mental illness

Moderate: Sexism, Death of parent, Grief, and Classism

Minor: Miscarriage, Cancer, Terminal illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Child death, and Pregnancy

airs21's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia

Minor: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Grief, Sexual harassment, 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

nickoliver's review

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia, Grief, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Racism and Sexual harassment

kyleethecatlady's review

emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia, Sexual harassment, Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, and Mental illness

Moderate: Grief, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Miscarriage

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

alysereadsbooks's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

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

3.75

I loved Lily Chu’s other audiobook and this was just as good, if not better! I really related to Gracie’s character. I enjoyed the plot and thought it was fun and surprising but not overly heavy. Fast listen!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Mental illness, and Misogyny

Minor: Death of parent, Grief, Racism, and Panic attacks/disorders

sonjapardee's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

This was so much more than I expected. I didn’t expect to feel so connected to Gracie and Fangli. I thought this would be a silly fun rom com, which it was. But there was also so much heart and depth. It’s not a perfect book- it definitely had some pacing that was a little rocky. But it really meant something to me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Mental illness