Reviews tagging 'Chronic illness'

The Gray House by Mariam Petrosyan

3 reviews

jestro's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, Violence, Medical trauma, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Addiction, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Medical trauma

majastenstam's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad slow-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

5.0

This is probably the best book I have ever read. I’m on my third read. My mother is on her third read. I’ve started translating the book for fun just to feel closer to the characters. In a weird sense, I never want to leave - just like many of them. I won’t go into any sort of detail of what it’s about, and I understand why this may not be the book for everyone (especially if you like strong plot lines or any form of clarity). But man, for me, there just isn’t anything at all like it. Give this book a chance, I hope you fall in love! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Chronic illness, and Confinement

Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Suicide attempt, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment

Minor: Drug use, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, and Pregnancy

hurtingthehurt's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Self harm, and Alcohol

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Suicide, Violence, Medical content, and Suicide attempt