Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

The Melting by Lize Spit

19 reviews

rianneeleonore's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.0

This book was very / too heavy. 
My stomach has been twisted for days. Meaning it is well written but it’s a sickening and intensely sad story. 
Check the content warnings before you start. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicide

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, and Eating disorder

dezembrluft's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense fast-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? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide

Moderate: Alcoholism and Mental illness

Minor: Animal cruelty and Death

luisagerdsmeyer's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• 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: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Mental illness

palonx's review

challenging dark sad slow-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Body shaming and Bullying

gwendm's review against another edition

dark sad 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Alcoholism and Emotional abuse

bookish_skies's review against another edition

dark reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Sexual harassment

frlzimt's review against another edition

challenging dark medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty and Rape

Moderate: Alcoholism and Suicide

fenna_kwakernaak's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Torture, and Suicide attempt

ninaoost's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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, Eating disorder, Gore, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual violence, and Suicide