Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Nineteen Claws and a Black Bird by Agustina Bazterrica

16 reviews

mermaidsherbet's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

itsheyfay's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Suicide, Blood, and Death of parent

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Incest, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Abortion

oglopfabool's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

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

1.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Pedophilia, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent

Suicide happens in the story written in 2nd person view, and when the reader shoots themselves, it’s described as a pleasant thing.

hayleyvharrington's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Mental illness, Abortion, and Death of parent

elaureads's review against another edition

challenging dark funny reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

Nineteen Claws and a Black Bird is a captivating collection of short stories that will shock, amaze, and even disgust readers. The stories are well crafted with well-drawn characters and unexpected twists, making for a memorable read.

Many of the stories in Nineteen Claws and a Black Bird are not for the faint of heart, as they deal with dark and unsettling subject matter and that will have readers cringing in terror. I have to say that some stories bored me but the excellent ones worth the read.

Overall, it's perfect for fans of horror and dark fiction . Whether you are a fan of the genre or just looking for a good read, this book is well worth your time. Just be sure to read Tender is the Flesh before diving in so you can prepare yourself for what's to come.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Death of parent

Minor: Rape and Suicide attempt

marywahlmeierbracciano's review against another edition

challenging dark

5.0

For fans of Samanta Schweblin and Mariana Enríquez, Agustina Bazterrica is another Argentine powerhouse of feminist literary horror.  Much like her counterparts, Bazterrica uses horror to talk about violence against women, in many forms.  This well-rounded collection includes twenty unique and memorable stories touching on relationships, desire, Catholicism, control, endings, and more.  These stories are bold and breathtaking, dripping with blood.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Pedophilia, Grief, and Abandonment

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Incest, Self harm, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Blood, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Abortion