Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Diecinueve garras y un pájaro oscuro by Agustina Bazterrica

48 reviews

rachellelikestoread's review against another edition

challenging dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A

3.0

A collection of short stories, some of these were truly dark and disturbing. This one isn't for the faint of heart!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, and Murder

flamesocks's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, and Toxic friendship

breenickie's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

Was a short story collection. Combination of horrifying and attention grabbing. Very intriguing, good spooky vibes.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Abortion, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent

gherrera13's review against another edition

dark reflective tense fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts

audreyunofficial's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror, Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Suicide

lexcellent's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail

geekdiscoparty's review against another edition

dark reflective tense

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

2treads's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

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

3.0

This is definitely an interesting anthology. Didn't hate it. Didn't love it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse and Murder

adiajamille's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

3.0

Some interesting stories. Although, I did find myself losing interest in some stories. 

Favorite stories:
Roberto
Earth
Perfect symmetry 
Teicher vs Nietzsche
The dead
Elena Marie Sandoz
No tears
Mary carminum
The solitary ones

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

2busyreading's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, and Suicide

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Pedophilia, Abortion, and Murder

Minor: Rape