Reviews tagging 'War'

After The Forest by Kell Woods

9 reviews

samanthaleereads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense 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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and War

Moderate: Misogyny and Religious bigotry

myskriss's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

 A dazzling delight of a read which retells & continues the story of Hansel and Gretel while pulling inspiration from other Grimms' fairytales. The beautiful blend of nature and magic, along with vivid imagery and descriptions, gives a very ethereal vibe. There were a few issues with slow pacing, but nothing to detract me too badly from the story-I found them to be moments to truly appreciate the craftsmanship of Woods' voice. Very much recommend for anyone who enjoys magic, fairy tales, and wants a unique fantasy tale!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gore and Violence

Minor: Sexual assault and War

joliebean's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

questsandquietude's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Rape and Sexual harassment

Minor: Miscarriage and War

lilybear3's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I picked this up because one of the 5th graders in my outreach suggested it to me, it's like their favorite book.  First off, this book is considered adult fantasy (not spicy and the fact that I have to add that, because people will wonder, is discourse for another day).  I don't think it was overly explicit, a few swear words here & there, a few sexually suggestive moments, some violence, but nothing crazy.  I don't know why I'm adding all this, but that is my context.

I loved the idea of retelling/adding onto the Hansel and Gretel fairytale. I felt the additional characters added more depth to the story and helped bring the village to life.  The story was also kind of like a mystery in that you and Greta are given bits of information over time and are figuring out how it all fits together.  The bits of a second story are at the beginning of each chapter in italics give a little more depth.  Our MC is Greta, but (hot take) I wished for more of Hans even though he's a mess.  I thought the story was intricate and interesting.  That being said, the first like 60% of the book was slow paced, lots of discussions happening, not so much plot-driven.  There was some world building involved, but it wasn't heavy so that made it hard to get into.  Past that, the story picks up and it was good.  Some people found reveals to be obvious, but I never pick up on those so it was a surprise to me!

Beautiful cover by the way!  I could see this being adapted into a tv show or movie.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and War

bee12345's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Gore, Physical abuse, Violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

liesthemoontells's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, War, and Classism

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

ninjamuse's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore and Violence

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Minor: Rape, Torture, and War

loveinpanels's review against another edition

adventurous dark sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture and Violence

Moderate: Sexual violence, Violence, Xenophobia, Vomit, Sexual harassment, and War

Minor: Infidelity, Rape, Sexual content, Blood, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, and Abandonment