Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

5 reviews

themichellegray's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious medium-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

2.0

Yet another interesting concept that wasn't explored to its full potential with an unsatisfying ending.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Toxic relationship, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Vomit and Abandonment

Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug use, and Infidelity

cdkm9's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

4.75

This book was both entertaining and thought-provoking. At times it was funny or lighthearted, and at other times more serious and reflective. It was refreshing in that it was not an overdone storyline, the only other book I know of with a similar concept is The Midnight Library, but the vibe is very different. I was very impressed to learn this was a debut novel, and look forward to what she writes in the future!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, and Abandonment

queenginger's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

4.5

What a ride. 

I absolutely loved the concept for this book. I was hooked from page one. 

The tonality and witty style kept me coming back for more. 

I grew to love Lauren. I sympathized with her. I cried with her. I got annoyed with her many times. But I still had love for her by the end. What a well written character. 

I was curious how the story would finish and I suppose it makes sense. It has definitely left me with questions, but I’m sort of excited to answer them with myself as time goes on. 

Let’s just say I’m keeping my partner away from any sort of attics. New fear unlocked. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Abandonment

mandi_lea's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

aargot1's review against another edition

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Gaslighting

Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic