Reviews tagging 'Medical trauma'

Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan

27 reviews

auudrey's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Dementia and Medical trauma

Minor: Drug abuse, Sexual content, and Suicide attempt

kmmwen's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia, Grief, and Medical trauma

Minor: Alcoholism and Suicide attempt

daniofthewood's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Death, Drug use, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

grazzetti's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma

Moderate: Suicide attempt

blackveilbeccy's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

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

2.75

This was attempting to be really clever in using and subverting tropes, but it fell flat for me. This whole book felt disjointed due to the rapid tone and style changes. There were also so many characters and subplots that it felt chaotic. I found the FMC horrendously self-pitying and I know it’s silly, but I struggled with the author’s choice of first name for her. Almost none of the characters were likeable as they all came away looking self-absorbed. There were times I felt like DNF but the premise was interesting enough that I pushed through. The texting and epistolary elements were the most enjoyable and felt the most real. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Dementia, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Blood, Stalking, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

clareasday's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Grief, and Medical trauma

alysereadsbooks's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

4.25

Really enjoyed this audiobook. Love the voice actor from other works and this was no exception. Might be one of my favorites of the year. Heartfelt but also wholesome

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Dementia, Grief, and Medical trauma

Moderate: Ableism

smaravetz's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious fast-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? Yes

4.75

I love Julia Whelan's narration, I was not expecting so love her book so much.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Dementia, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Alcoholism

hailstorm3812's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

4.0

I had a lot of fun with this book. It feels very Emily Henry-esque, and while it doesn't achieve the same level of quality, it still really works. I love the pastiche on the genre and the complex relationship with her family, friend, and career. I wish there was slightly more time spend with the three identities silliness, but overall lots of fun.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dementia

Moderate: Body shaming, Medical trauma, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Death and Grief

imstephtacular's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

3.75

I liked that this book was funny, full of tropes, and tackled some tough topics. 

That said, I felt like it tried to do too much. 400 pages was too long for my liking and the meta-ness didn’t quite hit for me. I liked that it got into industry details. That was fascinating! But the “is this romance or is it women’s fiction” ended up feeling muddled for me overall 

I liked the characters and the mixed media elements (texts, emails) but this one wasn’t a knockout for me personally

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Dementia, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Grief, and Alcohol

Minor: Ableism, Animal death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Pregnancy