Reviews tagging 'Murder'

A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry

14 reviews

tealdavis's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

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

4.5

A magnificent book which tackles  themes of deep connection and immense love, corrupt control and unjust abuse, overwhelming poverty and the spaces of joy which are carved amongst fault and death. The novel follows the deeply flawed characters through mistrust and violence, highlighting man’s own wits end and insane perseverance. “Sometimes you have to use your failures as stepping stones to success. You have to maintain a fine balance between hope and despair.”

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Suicide, and Murder

milflocator's review against another edition

dark reflective slow-paced

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Excrement, Islamophobia, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, and Classism

sara_n's review

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder

shreyasalaria's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Physical abuse, Rape, and Violence

Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Suicide, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Trafficking, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury