Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

Pine by Francine Toon

3 reviews

justinenoon82's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-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? Yes

4.0

While Pine may not fit the traditional horror trope, its psychological depth and eerie atmosphere make it unsettling in a slow-burn way. The Scottish setting adds an extra layer of authenticity and connection, especially for those familiar with the culture and landscape.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Mental illness, and Alcohol

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, and Vomit

Minor: Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

The book has subtle supernatural elements, but it’s more about the haunting psychological aspects of living in an isolated, grief-ridden environment. There is a mystery surrounding the disappearance of a woman and the unsettling dynamics in the village that slowly unfold

lynxpardinus's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective tense

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Mental illness, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Misogyny, Slavery, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Chronic illness, Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

beca_reads's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

This book is eerie and gothic, honestly I've not many other books that feel this atmospheric. I would say that this book is not marketed properly, as I was sold it as a thriller but I would say it is Gothic Horror. Not an awful lot happens in this book, but the description of Scotland  and the forest alone is brilliant. Mental health, yet not directly mentioned is dealt with within the book, as well as poverty. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Mental illness, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Lesbophobia