Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burton

3 reviews

murphy87's review against another edition

dark slow-paced

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

2.0

It's a quick read but felt slow and monotonous but I believe that may have been the point.  It's not original and she could have made Louise more complex instead of just varying shades of desperate.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Mental illness

lipstickitotheman's review against another edition

dark medium-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

2.5

It was fine. I didn't find it particularly riveting or engaging, but it's not too bad.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism

Minor: Homophobia, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

izypup's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Suicide attempt, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Grief

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Blood, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting