Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Un uomo migliore by Louise Penny

8 reviews

simply_fran's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Murder

kimveach's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

I realized I'd missed this book in the series and had already read book #16.  I'm glad I figured that out because this one was excellent.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal cruelty, Miscarriage, and Police brutality

leahgustafson's review against another edition

emotional mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

I love this series, the characters, and the village of Three Pines SO much. Slipping back into Three Pines is always such a comfort and joy for me. 

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While I enjoyed this one (4 ⭐️’s is still a really good book!), this one wasn’t “on the same level” as some of the past few Gamache books I’ve read. There is a lot of action early on (this is a big plus because I feel some books in the series have a slow build), but then after about three quarters of the book, it seems to just coast to the end. The flooding seemed very dire and a crucial piece to multiple storylines in the beginning, and then I felt like it was never fully wrapped up/followed through. 

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Louise Penny does explore some really interesting themes in this one in terms of case law—what constitutes boundaries with social media and how to use/process evidence found by accident during a natural disaster. The technology/social media piece was very interesting since given the times we live in, much of this is ever evolving. 

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I’m big about no spoilers, but if anyone wants to chat about the ending, I’d love to hear your thoughts/predictions. As always, if you have not yet started this series, getting lost in Three Pines would make for perfect summer reading! 🌲🌲🌲 

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PS go back and read Louise Penny’s dedication, in case you missed it. 😭🐶❤️🐾 

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Check out what I'm reading next on Instagram @LeahsLitReview!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Murder

Moderate: Child abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Abortion

franklola's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Alcoholism, Confinement, Infidelity, Misogyny, Blood, Abortion, Murder, and Alcohol

Minor: Gun violence

ladygetslit's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• 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: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Grief

Minor: Miscarriage, Suicide, Blood, Abortion, and Injury/Injury detail

luveloise3's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Miscarriage and Abortion

saraotoole's review against another edition

hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

My favorite Louise Penny since the early Gamache novels. Had me guessing until the very end (but rooting for the characters as always)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse

gwendolyn's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse