Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

One Day by David Nicholls

68 reviews

taulkstoomuch's review against another edition

emotional reflective relaxing sad tense slow-paced

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

3.0

As is the nature with long books, there is so much to say about One Day. When you read about a character for so long, you end up having a sort of connection and longing for them. 

I started off not enjoying this book at all, Dexter was such an annoying and unlikable character, which was super odd considering that this is supposedly a romance book. Emma seems to have no personality outside of liking Dexter either (my biggest gripe with this book ugh!). But as the story continued, I started to hope for good things to happen to him, and her, and them. However, I do feel that if their characters were better developed, the book would have been more impactful for me. But goodness me, did the latter half of this book have me shocked. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol

Moderate: Death, Grief, and Death of parent

avacole2005's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• 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

Written really well but so sad

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, and Alcohol

froggybooks's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.75

i see a lot of me in this. something about it isn’t a 5 star but i’m not sure what. going to stare at a wall and cry now though.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Infertility, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent

dearbhlanoonan's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Terminal illness, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent

Moderate: Infertility and Sexual content

porsche_elise's review against another edition

emotional sad slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Car accident, and Death of parent

Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, and Grief

Minor: Suicide attempt

cnannery19's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

hstcrow's review against another edition

2.0

Ugh idk. Dex annoyed me so much it was almost unbearable to keep hearing about his pathetic life.
The earlier years were the best part. Em deserved better, which I think everyone (in and out of the book) knows. The very ending was cute. It was just a bit meh tbh and Dex really ruined it for me

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol

zara89's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Alcohol

Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Terminal illness, and Death of parent

Minor: Infertility, Infidelity, and Car accident

shaleen64's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced

• 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

3.75

I really enjoyed the way this book follows Emma and Dexter throughout the years, on the same day each year, a unique and engaging concept. 

Emma was my favourite of the too as I found her to be lovable and relatable. But all of the characters are very well realised.

The latter part of the book felt rushed and the ending was abrupt, had more time been taken exploring this stage of their relationship I feel I’d of rated higher.

It’s certainly worth the read if you enjoy a slow burn, friends to lovers romance.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Infidelity, and Grief

Moderate: Infertility, Mental illness, Sexual content, Vomit, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

Minor: Child abuse and Suicidal thoughts

matchareader's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

2.5

I absolutely loved the tv show on Netflix, so I decided to give the book a go. I was actually quite disappointed. I found the characters unlikable at first, pretentious and annoying. But I still read it till the end. I discovered how the series was loyal to the book. But each time the main characters interacted, I just didn’t see any chemistry or reason for them to like each other. But the individual development of both characters was interesting. Sadly, I just couldn’t help rolling my eyes at times when they got together. 
For those who hesitate between the book and the adaptation, I’d say go for the latter. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent

Moderate: Terminal illness

Minor: Vomit