Reviews tagging 'Grief'

The Mother-In-Law by Sally Hepworth

19 reviews

kirstencholewa's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Suicide, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol

Moderate: Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexism, and Pregnancy

deshanejt's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

I genuinely didn't think any of these characters were redeemable, but Diane actually grew on me.

Not just a story of mystery, but of miscommunication, misunderstandings, and misgivings... I enjoyed it! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Classism

ltulisiak's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Suicide attempt

katiejohns's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Cancer

greatexpectations77's review against another edition

mysterious reflective 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

4.25

This book really got to my emotions. I was angry and upset and supportive and afraid. A really nuanced take. And whew, does Ms. Hepworth know how to write mother drama.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infertility, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Bullying, Death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Pregnancy

lzimmeade's review against another edition

emotional mysterious 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder

carlytenille's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious 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: Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy

slucchesi06's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• 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: Terminal illness and Murder

Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Cancer, Misogyny, Forced institutionalization, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

gellyreads's review against another edition

emotional mysterious 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? Yes

4.5

Again, Hepworth crafts fantastic characters. The tension in this one had me, and I felt like it was all really well done. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Abandonment

mtnest's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Cancer, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Murder, and Pregnancy