Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh

21 reviews

suzelarson's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.25

A mysterious history that starts immediately. There’s a sense of curiosity that grabbed me and held on until I finished this well-crafted story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

Moderate: Mental illness

Minor: Cancer, Infertility, Miscarriage, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Gaslighting

monicafaith4's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Chronic illness, Fatphobia, Infertility, Miscarriage, Stalking, Death of parent, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

chelle22's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Infertility, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy

Minor: Child abuse, Cursing, Infidelity, Self harm, Sexual content, and Death of parent

saricostanzo's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy

Moderate: Alcoholism

mkchickentender's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Grief, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Child death, Cursing, Miscarriage, Stalking, Abortion, and Death of parent

lisa00's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

0.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Miscarriage

bitesizedbeet's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol

lifeonasofa's review against another edition

challenging emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.5

“It’s not exactly as I remembered, but that’s the thing with memory: it makes up its own stories. They harden and calcify in just the same way as facts, and most of the time we have no idea which is which” - Rosie Walsh 🧠

⭐️⭐️💫 2.5 Stars 

I was a big fan of Rosie Walsh’s ‘The Man Who Didn’t Call’ so I was so excited to find a her newest thriller! The book started with a similar light vibe. Walsh is brilliant at writing couples and family units. 🥰

As expected the story slowly became more confusing as it took some twisty turns. Walsh doesn’t write fast past thrillers, you definitely have to be patient and read carefully but the reveals are often unexpected. 😮 

Unfortunately, this book wasn’t quite as surprising for me. I imagine it’s hit or miss for readers which is risky. I did start to get a little impatient and didn’t feel like it paid off this time. The last section turned into a different genre again! It was jarring. 📖

I’m not sure I’ll be jumping at the chance to read the next release. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Drug abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Minor: Child abuse and Abortion

maria1085's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

A dark secret. Lies. Questioning how well you think you know a person. 

Rosie Walsh has crafted a slow burn mystery that does not disappoint! Emma is happily married to Leo, they have a beautiful daughter together. But something is haunting Emma. Her past is not what Leo thinks it is. And she would do anything to make sure he doesn’t find out and keep her family together. 

I really enjoyed so many aspects of this story. There are definitely some trigger warnings, mainly postpartum psychosis. The mental health of mothers is something that is not talked about nearly enough and there is a lot of shame involved, so I was glad this author chose to write about it. Everyone says, oh you just gave birth, you must be so happy! When in reality it’s not always the case. Of course moms are happy but those first weeks, months and even the first year can be so hard. 

I did this as a buddy read with @adosenbooks. I really enjoyed reading along with her and having a discussion along the way! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness and Death of parent

thereadingsaint's review against another edition

challenging emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis