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The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary

132 reviews

itsapaxycab's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted tense 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

4.5

Very sweet and fluffy, i definitely enjoyed this one!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Forced institutionalization

wonderfulwaytooweird's review

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

4.5

LOVED this book. I finished it in a day. Just what I needed as a break between series reading. Engaging, funny, sweet, emotional, and just absolutely lovely. All of the characters were all so human and well-written, they all really shined in O'Leary's writing. Also I ADORED Leon. He was absolutely perfect in every way and I loveeeeed him. I really enjoyed Tiffy too but I just want to emphasize that I absolutely thoroughly enjoyed reading from Leon's pov. Many times I feel like, a man's perspective or character is too boring, or uninteresting, or just not realistic. But Leon was just absolutely perfect. I loved reading this, it was SO much fun. would definitely read again 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Stalking

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Sexual violence

Minor: Medical content, Terminal illness, and Fatphobia

teigancollins's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Stalking, Terminal illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence

nottooscarythanks's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Death, and Stalking

Moderate: Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gaslighting

caroiline's review

emotional lighthearted tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Medical content, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Stalking and Terminal illness

mraddd's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Abandonment and Death

beesin03's review against another edition

emotional sad tense 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

3.75

I really enjoyed the writing style from Leon's point of view!! It very much sounds like how I talk to myself/write notes (very fitting). I don't know if I'll read again though (and this is entirely on me) I didn't check TWs before reading (and forgot to read the blurb before starting) and it caught me off guard. I think it was truly beautiful and wonderful and I did really enjoy it, it just wasn't for me!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Medical content, and Terminal illness

Minor: Sexual assault

atamano's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Violence, Sexual content, Alcohol, Body shaming, Cancer, Abandonment, Confinement, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, and Terminal illness

Minor: Homophobia, Racism, and Vomit

pianokeys's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Terminal illness

filipacm's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.25

The Flatshare is the first book by Beth O'Leary I have read. Overall, I think it was a successful debut for the author.

The plot and the fact that the book contains the POV of both main characters were the aspects that primarily attracted me. However, due to their writing, Leon's first chapters became a challenge. Once I overcame this difficulty, I realized that, just as Tiffy's chapters represented her personality, Leon's factual and unemotional tone reflected his character and contributed to the narrative's construction.

Even though sharing a flat in shifts is an odd way to meet someone, I believe the development of the friendship and subsequent romantic relationship between the two characters was believable. In my opinion, this happened because of the messages they exchanged via Post-it notes, which allowed each of them (and the reader) to get to know the other.

Finally, I would like to highlight all the subplots that significantly intensified the dynamics of the book - I loved getting to know Richie, Mo and Gerty, Holly, and Mr Prior! Additionally, they allowed for the expansion of essential topics addressed by the book (e.g., abusive relationships, flaws in the justice system, racial biases, prejudices, and social expectations). 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Terminal illness and Stalking