Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

25 reviews

sarahkinney's review against another edition

emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

While in 2003, the book was praised for autistic representation - the author's claim that he did not research the topic while writing the book is apparent while reading. Despite this, the book is an easy read, with a unique writing style and the twist is presented excellently. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol

joygarcialim's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny informative tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship

te_ss_i's review against another edition

funny mysterious reflective sad 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

3.0

2012, 5⭐
2023, 3⭐

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Grief, and Alcohol

wentub's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

good book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Toxic relationship

Minor: Infidelity

jeremie's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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: Ableism, Toxic relationship, and Vomit

Minor: Child abuse and Death of parent

chocolatsalade's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship

Moderate: Animal cruelty and Infidelity

marinapaso11's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent

Moderate: Eating disorder, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence

seaschells's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark sad tense fast-paced

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

2.0

If you read this book, I hope you find it entertaining, well-paced, and interesting, but it is NOT educational. The only things you’ll learn about autism are stereotypes. Additionally, I’d put a trigger warning on it for parental abuse of their kid. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Child abuse, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Police brutality, Death of parent, and Abandonment

mothstrand's review against another edition

mysterious reflective 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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Excrement, Vomit, and Alcohol

haylethal's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious sad 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: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Abandonment