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. "

  • The_Sceptic_Lemur@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    But then, in the midst of blissful cottage life, tragedy strikes and dead bodies start piling up in middle of nowhere quaint british isle village. What? Why? Why has this village a murder rate that would have made Pablo Escobar shake his head in disbelief? And why does hottie have so many convenient alibis? Is bestie really just running an antique store or is it the headquarter of an international smuggling cartel? And is that depressed drunk in a trenchcoat -who is also somewhat hot- really a genius detective, who was fired from his job at MI5 because of his strong morals?! So many questions, but luckily also so many answers (some may or not may make sense, but they‘re answers nevertheless).