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sarahl0726's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Miscarriage, and Death of parent
my_a's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Rape
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Self harm
Minor: Cancer
catrinlj's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, and Self harm
Minor: Cancer and Miscarriage
revengesrose's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Gaslighting
Minor: Cancer, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Alcohol
theonlybaillie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
But it was for me amazingly. There are elements of hope and light in the darkness, such as found family and supportive friends. There is also very deep complex trauma and family relationships in this book, and the entirety of the effects and messy healing process are not concealed or tied in a pretty bow. We get the real, raw deal in this book. Not a lighthearted read, but a real read with a lot of depth.
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cancer, Death, Violence, Death of parent, and Abandonment
mkwreads's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
okiecozyreader's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This one however, also focuses on the relationship between sisters, in this complicated and kind of ugly family dynamic. Their mom is abusive and her sister is in a relationship with an abusive guy, who also abuses her. When that dynamic comes to an awful point, Meredith basically locks herself in her home, in which she hasn’t left for over 1000 days. Fortunately, she has a good friend who regularly checks on her. She is also curious about herself and her past, and is willing to make steps to move forward.
With found family and many likable characters, it makes this book with some difficult topics, very likable ones itself. It takes place in Glasgow and the area in which she lives is almost a character unto itself. I couldn’t stop thinking about Meredith. My mind would check on her throughout the day. She is a very unique and interesting character - likable even though she is living very much alone.
“Sometimes people don’t point out the obvious.” Day 1222
“…she manages to get a photo of me looking like a normal, fun-loving forty-year-old woman who might not be living her best life but is trying her hardest.” Day 1392
“Before we leave, I stare at her face, trying to find a tiny piece of love.” Day 1446
“I’ve always been interested in the distinction between loneliness and being alone.” Author Q&A
“To quote Virginia Woolf, “In solitude we give passionate attention to our lives, to our memories, to the details around us.” The Joy of Being Alone
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Cancer
brimcnull's review against another edition
- 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
Meredith, Alone is a dual timeline novel that features a lovable character with significant trauma, anxiety, and depression. I believe the author handles the book with care and puts people in Meredith’s life to support her as she processes her trauma.
Meredith hasn’t left her apartment for three years, but wants that to change. This book is a testament to how therapy, good friends , and a cat, can help bring healing one moment at a time.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Rape
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Cancer and Alcohol
sam_h's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Suicide attempt
stephbakerbooks's review against another edition
- 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
If character-driven books are your jam, grab some bread and a knife and dig in. Meredith is instantly relatable—stuck at home with her cat (it'd be a dog for me lol) and her puzzles and her books and her online/remote job...except it's not Covid times and her seclusion is by choice. The story delves into why Meredith has chosen this life and how she slowly gets out of it. Flashbacks to her childhood are scattered throughout, and beware the content warnings because it does deal with past trauma. But at it's core, I think this is a hopeful book, one that looks forward instead of back. The friendships that Meredith manages to form, online and in person, are the heart of the story.
I definitely recommend the audio for this one—captivating and engaging, it was hard to put down!
Thanks to Libro.fm, Hachette Audio, and the author for my ALC.
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual assault
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Rape, and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer