Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

The Flatshare, by Beth O'Leary

16 reviews

theirgracegrace's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring slow-paced

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

4.25

The Flatshare was my book club's first book of 2023 and I will say that I was not initially thrilled with the idea of a romance novel. That was shattered when I actually started reading it! The characters are loveable and real in a very millennial way, the "arrangement" in the heart of the plot is a bit on the nose, and the subplots are where a lot of the most interesting action happens. The "side" plot of Tiffy's

Spoiler

gaslighting and abuse by Justin

caught me off guard, as it reasonably would, and became the most emotionally charged part of the book for me. All in all, an incredible work and one I will love to reread!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Medical content, Confinement, Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Cursing, Sexual content, Alcohol, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Bullying, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Racism, Body shaming, Cancer, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Xenophobia, Physical abuse, Police brutality, and Violence

Minor: Death, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Sexism, Child death, and Dementia

rubyrosereads_'s review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

I loooooved this warm fuzzy story about Leon and Tiff. It was the perfect holiday read at home while relaxing after a busy December. 

Switching between perspectives, we see Leon’s story as a night shift palliative care nurse mirrored against Tiff’s story as an editor at a publishing house, newly single and still getting over a break up. 

Tiff has such a great support network which is a great example of quality over quantity when it comes to friendships. 

This was a lighthearted read while also touching on some more serious issues. Through Tiff’s story we see an abusive relationship, showing how harmful manipulation and gaslighting can be. Tiff’s friends Gerty and Mo put it best that they couldn’t have forcibly removed her from her toxic situation, she had to come to the realisation herself. I loved Leon’s supportive approach, he is such a great guy.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship

lizziechapstik's review against another edition

emotional tense slow-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting

Moderate: Gaslighting and Physical abuse

claracavanaugh's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Physical abuse and Death

victoria25's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

Really refreshing plot and I leermeester a lot about how abusive relationships work. Really well written for a debut novel! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, and Misogyny

ava_a's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

AHHHHH SO CUTE 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Physical abuse

garynoplastie's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Physical abuse, Stalking, and Medical content

doodeedoda's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Stalking, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Stalking

Minor: Alcohol, Cancer, Cursing, Medical content, Physical abuse, Racism, and Terminal illness

The abusive relationship triggers center around the female main character's previous relationship and not the book's main romance.

tabithamaria_'s review against another edition

3.0

This book was ... fine. I read it quickly as it was fairly easy to pick up and it kept me somewhat occupied; however, I wouldn't particularly recommend it. The plot line is easy to follow and nice enough but not particularly captivating. It just didn't have that MUST READ feel. Also, perhaps I was just oblivious but there are strong themes (although not graphic) of abuse throughout the book which could definitely be triggering. Remember to check trigger warnings for ALL BOOKS as I hadn't seen this mentioned anywhere. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

plqnted's review

funny hopeful lighthearted sad medium-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Alcoholism