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. "
i realllllly hate the trope of a simple miscommunication destroying everything when in reality they would have discussed it right then and there. i also really don’t like third act breakups even though they’re everywhere. i hate how little of the book is left after the resolve.