Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh

15 reviews

katisreading's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

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

3.5

Struggled to get into this one…maybe British narrators just aren’t for me? Once I was finally hooked, it was good though! Not my favorite, but it was okay. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Suicide attempt

Minor: Child abuse

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

icieri's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

katdjz's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Minor: Child abuse

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