Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney

46 reviews

julienicole1106's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment

seawarrior's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

3.0

While Rock Paper Scissors was an engaging thriller, I felt that it was difficult to suspend my disbelief at times. The likelihood of certain plot elements weaving together was so improbable that it was almost silly. At times I felt as if the creation of a solid, meaningful story was sacrificed for the sake of jamming in as many plot twists and mysterious one-liners as possible. I didn't grow attached to any of the characters either. To make the book work they all had to be secretive, manipulative people so it was difficult to feel drawn to them. However, this was entertaining to read and I did think that the suspense was done well. I would recommend it to people looking for something immersive to read that they don't need to take too seriously. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, and Murder

hellokatya's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

this book was a good binge book. every chapter kept you hanging just long enough to make you feel like you need answers right then and there. some plot points felt like they amounted to nothing at points, but all came full circle in the end. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Moderate: Stalking

msennflinn's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Infidelity, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent

greatestheights's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Rounded up to 4 stars because it scared me so much, and because I finished the audio book in one day. I'm still not entirely sure how I feel about the many (MANY) plot twists, but I do know I was thoroughly entertained. Best advice on this one is to go in without any info and enjoy the ride.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Death, Grief, and Alcohol

haylethal's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Gaslighting

chloevienna's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Car accident, Murder, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

bookishgoob's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-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

5.0

the twists and turns and atmosphere of this book had me biting my nails and holding my breath. one of the best thrillers i’ve ever read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol

writtenbydnicole's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Car accident, and Death of parent

Moderate: Animal death, Cursing, Infertility, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual content, Suicide, and Pregnancy

foldingthepage_kayleigh's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Death of parent

Minor: Grief