Reviews tagging 'Physical 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

bdowning81's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Classism

rmperash's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death and Kidnapping

Moderate: Grief and Death of parent

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Stalking, Murder, and Pregnancy