Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

207 reviews

elle_gee_likes_books's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

It was fine. One of the rare times when I would say the “movie,” is better than the book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, and Murder

Moderate: Animal death

steffiark's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Sexual violence

vaayran's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

SPOILERS




I think my only issue with this book was the I Know What You Did Last Summer part of it all. I feel like the author could've given them another reason to lie to Pip for that long that didn't very much almost directly mirror the movie plot. Not to say it's the first time that has ever happened, but it kinda just took me out of it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Death, Toxic relationship, Grief, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Stalking, and Death of parent

mal_dale's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

I VERY much enjoyed! A great murder mystery book that has A LOT of different layers. Only gave it a 4.5/5 because a dog dies & there a few unrealistic aspects. Still an EXCELLENT read though!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, and Murder

Moderate: Animal death and Sexual violence

Minor: Emotional abuse

ellanarose's review against another edition

dark tense 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

4.75

This was incredible. I don't often read thrillers, but this drew me in and would not let go. I stayed up until 3am to finish it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Death, Drug use, Grief, and Murder

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Car accident, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

alyxreidbunnyx's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

kalzeb's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Sexual violence, Xenophobia, Vomit, Kidnapping, Car accident, and Murder

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Rape, Blood, Grief, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Self harm and Dementia

gazellerlg's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

One of the best murder mysteries I've read so far. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Death, Eating disorder, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Racism, Grief, and Death of parent

alice_in_bookland9's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

Minor: Body shaming, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, and Stalking

emfriez's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, Suicide, Kidnapping, and Murder

Moderate: Drug use, Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Body shaming, Child death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Pedophilia, Racism, Blood, Vomit, Dementia, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol