Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

The House of Ashes by Stuart Neville

7 reviews

keenanmaree's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Self harm, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal death

Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, and Dementia

insulinandinkwell's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

4.0

This gripping thriller kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Set in the aftermath of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, the novel delves into the dark secrets of the past and the lengths people will go to protect them.The characters are complex and well-developed, each with their own motivations and flaws. Neville's writing style is sharp and evocative, painting a vivid picture of the haunted landscapes of Belfast.While the pacing was a bit slow in some parts, the tension never wavered, and the twists and turns kept me guessing until the end.Overall, "The House of Ashes" is a compelling read that explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the consequences of violence. Highly recommend for fans of atmospheric thrillers! 📖🔍

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Self harm, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Murder

lisaharrison's review against another edition

dark emotional sad

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Gaslighting

skasler's review against another edition

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

jess_ica_c's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Violence

Minor: Child death, Self harm, and Suicide attempt

raireads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense 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

Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, and Pregnancy

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Pedophilia

esha_juni's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Murder

Minor: Alcoholism