Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

The Lost Man by Jane Harper

6 reviews

nick_thebucket's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment

saskiahill's review against another edition

mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

Minor: Gun violence, Violence, and Blood

skeptic_hecate's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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? Yes

4.25

This book is haunting. The main character is complex and fully fleshed out, the setting is amazing, both beautiful and frightening, and the story is gripping. I found myself getting into the story more and more with each chapter.

This book details the sadness and toll of isolation in a bautifully sad way. I found myself feeling deeply moved by the main character, even though he was not perfect. He was not without faults, but the punishmet he received far exceeds his crime. Human isolation is a main theme on this book, and it is devastating, the smallest gesture of human affection for someone starved of it for a decade is so filled with joy and dispair at the same time. The family relationships were put in a very intimate and realistic way. And there is a sense of foreboding, up until the last revelation.

The final twist was surprising, although mostly for me because it became second to Nathan's feelings and thoughts. I couldn't help but to feel a kindness towards him. At the end, even peripheral characters have more layers and complexity than what I initially thought. I definitely recommend this book and will eagerly read more from the author. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Rape

minapmreads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Rape

Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

Initially slow to get in to, however by midway the suspense increased. Some annoying page turning tricks. In the end a good read, made feel sad and hopeful. Doesn't make you want to live in outback Australia.

kirstyreads's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

olivial's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

This book captures and utilises the mystery of the Australian landscape beautifully in both the setting and characters. The novel deals with important issues such as loneliness, mental health and abuse from a unique and immersive perspective. Gripping until the very end. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment