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Case Histories by Kate Atkinson

20 reviews

phantomgecko's review against another edition

dark 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? Yes

3.0

A mystery, I guess, but it's really about people. How do horrible things affect them?

Good use of braiding narratives though. Love when things are interconnected like this.

Also, a number of things/references that I didn't understand totally. British things, mostly political, some cultural. I don't think it greatly affected my understanding of the entire book, though.

Interesting read, but I didn't love it. The characters, while intriguing, weren't loveable to me. And I spent a good deal of time being anxious/depressed over crimes against children.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body shaming, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Incest, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual content, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Classism

a789's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder

julziez's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious sad medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Fatphobia, Incest, Pedophilia, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Alcohol

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Classism

uranaishi's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-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? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Kidnapping, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, Drug use, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Infertility, Blood, Abortion, and War

gemin1reader's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious

4.5

I love Kate Atkinson, she can do no wrong. This book required some serious concentration to keep up with time jumps and changing POV but I just love the way she writes (and think you’ll either love it or hate it). 

TWs will be spoilers so if you’re not particularly bothered then go in expecting it to have serious detective/crime theme but definitely worth checking if you are!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Incest, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Stalking, and Murder

Moderate: Pregnancy

hdavo's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious sad fast-paced

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

4.5

Really enjoyed this one. Great mystery, interesting plot with the darkness of shows like Criminal Minds. Written like I was reading my own voice. Can't wait to read the next one.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Pedophilia, Rape, and Murder

annie_122's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious sad slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest, Rape, and Sexual assault

gabriella's review against another edition

dark mysterious slow-paced

I was mildly disappointed that the attacks aimed at Jackson were completely unrelated to any of the murders. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Incest, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Cancer, Drug abuse, Medical content, Kidnapping, Abortion, and Death of parent

jitterbugsnap's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

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

2.5

Admittedly I'm new to the genre, but it definitely felt more like a character novel than a mystery. I'd probably rate it higher if I had been more interested in the characters. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Fatphobia, Incest, Racial slurs, Rape, Violence, and Grief

Minor: Suicide

starsnotshadows's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.0

I did not like many of the characters for most of the book, but towards the end became much more sympathetic to them. The cases were very compelling, and I did want to keep reading to find how everything worked together. Some of it was satisfying, and some of it was disappointing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Sexual assault, and Grief

Moderate: Death and Rape

Minor: Animal death, Child death, Homophobia, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, and Suicidal thoughts