Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Fractured by Karin Slaughter

19 reviews

coffeeandlibraries0907's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-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

5.0

This is a phenomenal book and Will Trent is one of my favorite characters. This book has a lot of dark things to include sexual assault, murder, physical abuse, abuse (sexual and physical) to minors, and at times offensive language. However, I think Karin Slaughter talks about these things as horrible and disgusting from the perspective of law enforcement. This is to say she does this with respect and care needed for the subject at hand. 

Will Trent becomes a much more thought out and intriguing character in this second book. He is someone you root for and care about. As a reader you not only want Will Trent to solve his case, but you also want him to have some wins in life- which becomes clear is easier said than done. I can’t wait to keep rooting for this character….and his ancient dog Betty haha. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Sexual assault, and Murder

jesshart8's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Death, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Grief, and Murder

issymaae's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-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: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Kidnapping, and Murder

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide

Minor: Confinement, Transphobia, and Pregnancy

brandie_abbie19's review against another edition

dark 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, and Pregnancy

Minor: Transphobia

ja_mehess's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, and Kidnapping

hauntedantiqueshop's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

Meh, I liked it better than the first book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Confinement, Death, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Stalking, and Gaslighting

Minor: Ableism, Transphobia, and Pregnancy

klangwhoa's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Pedophilia, Kidnapping, and Murder

Minor: Bullying, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Transphobia

This book uses some words that are outdated and offensive towards trans people, disabled people, and women's sexuality. It is not a major part of the book but it is jarring to read them in 2024.

knjelite's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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

Not my favorite work from Karin but a good addition to the Will Trent series overall. I enjoyed the book's exploration of learning disabilities and how the foster care system can impact one's childhood and therefore their adult lives. Not really gagged by Will and Angie Polanski's relationship but luckily Karin seems to be just as disinterested in developing them as I am in reading about them!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Kidnapping, and Stalking

hambo221's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Pregnancy

krimor's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

Not enjoying Will Trent as much as I enjoyed Grant County. Hoping the series picks up in the next book or I might DNF the series 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, and Murder