Reviews tagging 'Self harm'

The Moustache by Emmanuel Carrère

23 reviews

missknock's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm and Suicide

Moderate: Mental illness

beeb2001's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

A fantastically gripping book, could not put it down! This book is so unassuming, I originally only picked it up as a joke about the name. Inside it was perhaps one of the best books I have ever read. The reader sees how the main character descends into madness as his basic identity is questioned and, in turn, both the characters and reader question everything! Perfectly executed, never boring and throughly worth your time!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Self harm

elisatifi's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm and Suicide

justmat's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Dysphoria

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Minor: Drug use and Medical trauma

caitlin_rhind's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Self harm

ashlesschaps7's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Self harm, and Suicide

lalsreads's review against another edition

dark tense slow-paced

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

2.0

It was simply the most French book I have ever read
Not for the faint-hearted

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Self harm, and Suicide

regvegreads's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm and Suicide

philolulu's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Suicide, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

gasrat's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm