Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

None of This Is Serious by Catherine Prasifka

4 reviews

georgie_mb's review against another edition

emotional sad 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

This is almost like a John Green book, but for those in their 20’s a 2023 world. 

A lot of hard relating went on in this, from navigating friendships, dating (or not), to affording a house and getting well paid jobs. I also found it really interesting that Prasifka highlighted how a lot of our generation turn to social media and drink as a form of escapism as well as that some find it easier to navigate the online world than the real one. 

This was all wrapped up with a bit of dystopia too, which stopped this from becoming too hard hitting to read, allowing for a bit of escapism (but I could honestly imagine this happening in our real world too).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders

luce98's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I have never resonated with a character like I did with Sophie. I recommend this read to every femme in their 20s. It made me feel that it's okay I don't have it all figured out. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, and Alcohol

Moderate: Sexual harassment and Body shaming

Minor: Toxic friendship and Mental illness

francescalange's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Rape

northernlitreading's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad 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? Yes

3.0

i related to the mc’s internal beliefs so much and i wonder if other people find her and thus me and irritating character… there were so many lightbulb “i’ve thought the exact same thing” moments. the whole crack thing was a little confusing, i get it showed uncertainty but it didn’t seem like there was much point to it - maybe that was the point. at times it did feel like a wannabe self help book, took me out of the book everytime but jesus if she wasn’t out through the ringer, everything that happened is so so awful and yet it’s so common and realistic. makes me want to psychoanalyse the entire book

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Blood, Eating disorder, and Injury/Injury detail