Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Adèle by Leïla Slimani

3 reviews

rot_swap's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence, Self harm, Physical abuse, and Rape

welladjustedgirl's review against another edition

dark reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Physical abuse, Addiction, Sexual violence, and Infidelity

essjay1's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

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

3.0

A raw and often graphic treatise on addiction with a side of social commentary. Reminded me of Nikki Gemmels The Bride Stripped Bare. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Addiction

Moderate: Physical abuse and Toxic relationship

Minor: Car accident and Death of parent