Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

The Collective by Alison Gaylin

6 reviews

chasingpages1's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Bullying, Gun violence, Self harm, and Police brutality

shugentobler's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, and Violence

carrasreadsandthings's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-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

I've never read a Thriller before and I'm glad this was my first. Boy were there a lot of plot twists! I loved it and my head is spinning!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Drug use, Murder, and Alcohol

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

amandalorianxo's review against another edition

adventurous 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

4.0

Vaguely reminded me of The Cask of Amontillado where the ringleader allows their victim to feel safe and ok until the very end when it’s too late to turn back. This was a rollercoaster - started out slow and sad until a card pops up in Camille’s life offering a support she never thought she’d welcome until she’s in too deep. There were a few plot points that I was still a little unsure about but for the most part, this book was great in terms of pace and suspense.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Child death, Death, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Vomit

killerpancake's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, and Alcohol

kaymichelle's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Torture, and Murder

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Car accident, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Alcoholism