Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Call the Canaries Home by Laura Barrow

3 reviews

stewartj0421's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad slow-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

3.5

This book got off to a slow start for me. It took me a long time to connect with the characters, but by the end, I was touched by each of their individual journeys. This book is filled with tragedy, yet brimming with hope. It lays bare the most complex parts of humanity and family. In my opinion, it’s a worthwhile read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Death of parent

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Child death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Grief, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment

Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Physical abuse, and Murder

noladawnreads's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Emotional abuse, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Gun violence, Infidelity, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Child abuse and Pregnancy

redheadorganist's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Infertility, Sexual content, and Pregnancy