nick_thebucket's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Murder, Death of parent, Grief, Physical abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Infidelity, Rape, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Sexual assault
shansbookjournal's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Murder, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, and Rape
Minor: Abortion and Infidelity
saskiahill's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Grief, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Infidelity, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Rape, Bullying, Abortion, Death, Animal death, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Violence, Gun violence, and Blood
_vita_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Rape, Pregnancy, Grief, Death, Physical abuse, and Infidelity
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Murder, and Physical abuse
jamiemerritt0's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
Minor: Murder, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship
jess_lynchjonely's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Murder
popsicleplease's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Death
Moderate: Alcoholism, Murder, Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, and Rape
Minor: Car accident and Cancer
minapmreads's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Rape
Moderate: Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Murder, and Car accident
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.mel_s_bookshelf's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Murder, Death, and Mental illness
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Minor: Abortion
jhbandcats's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
The Lost Man is an in-depth look at a family wracked by violence down through the generations. The three adult sons have each dealt with their childhood in different ways, with alcoholism and mental illness ongoing despite all the years that have passed. The death of the middle son has the eldest, Nathan, examining the past with new insight and empathy.
The redemption at the end felt so good. I really recommend all Harper’s books and am really eager for her next Aaron Falk (The Dry, Force of Nature) book, available in the US in Jan 2023.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Grief, Sexual assault, Car accident, Child abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Domestic abuse, and Rape