Reviews tagging 'Gun violence'

Back Roads by Tawni O'Dell

2 reviews

dawntin's review

dark emotional reflective sad medium-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

5.0

This is an incredibly dark but memorable book. Like, major trigger warnings. Pretty much everyone in the book is damaged in some shape or form. Harley Altmyer is a sensitive and angry guy, which makes sense given his situation. Each kid in the Altmyer family displays how people deal with grief (or don’t) in the different stages of development. The characters are fleshed out in a way that makes them stick in your head after you’re done reading. The descriptions were great, and the plot was engaging and raw. I don’t like the ending, but I guess it’s realistic.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Mental illness

Minor: Rape, Incest, and Sexual assault

bookshelfsos's review

dark mysterious reflective 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: Gun violence, Death of parent, Child abuse, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Incest