annoyedhumanoid's review
- 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
Spoiler
she wasn't pregnantalso Fleabag reference. we stay winning
Graphic: Misogyny, Violence, Body horror, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Gore
Moderate: Terminal illness, Grief, Physical abuse, Cursing, Medical content, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Death of parent
Minor: Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, and Alcohol
rachaelwho's review
- 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
5.0
I initially was going to give this book 4-point-something, but realized that while it wasn't my personal favorite ever, there's really nothing I would change, so it gets all five. Very worthwhile read, but to me, very challenging and emotional. I'm still thinking about it and I might read this one again someday, I think.
Graphic: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Blood, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Grief, Medical content, Mental illness, Vomit, Gore, Confinement, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
Minor: Toxic friendship and Death of parent
danalovestoread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Vomit, Medical content, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Suicidal thoughts
suzyreadsbooks's review against another edition
3.0
a good beach read. it really hits the ground running. weird, choppy, propulsive despite the lulls in plot. really funny moments, really tender moments about grief and family, lots of ridiculousness. you can easily breeze through it all, even the parts veering on horror, because Allison’s narration jumps all over the place due to her very recent brain injury.
but i am tired of authors deciding to prove a character’s unlikeability by having them make random microaggressions! and let's stop using mental illness as the antagonist’s motivations!
Graphic: Medical trauma, Body horror, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Medical content, Blood, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Terminal illness, Violence, and Vomit
Moderate: Drug use and Racism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
leahrosiee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Dating a rich doctor for his rooftop swimming pool is something I would do any day. Go Allison.
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Physical abuse, Medical content, Medical trauma, Gore, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcohol