I know this is probably a common topic. For me, I’m not sure if it’s a “trope” or just totally misinformed writing, but it’s how many authors approach alcoholism. Some examples are Girl on the Train and The House Across the Lake, among HUNDREDS. If anyone else here has struggled with alcoholism, you know it’s not just "i woke up after downing an entire bottle of whiskey but was able to shower, down a cup of coffee, and solve a murder. "
He smiled as if he wanted to cut his hair really short but in such a way that the back hairs were a bit longer and his mustache trimmed just a little.
Her cheek bones perked up like she could drink her beer in one gulp all the while doing a backflip over two cows.
And various other stupid physical descriptions like that.
He catches his friend watching him across the room. He knows exactly what that look means: meet me at the secret hiding spot we’ve been to once before at exactly 2:17 am next Tuesday morning to discuss the new events.
Magic mood-ring eyes. I know eye color can look different in different lighting but how about those eyes that turn dark with sorrow or black with hate.
This one right here. OMG the amount of times I’ve rolled my eyes when I read this. Especially in romance books. How about hazy with lust.