Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris

123 reviews

finalgirlkate's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

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

2.5

I think I would've enjoyed this more if I read it a few years ago, because now it just feels like another popcorn thriller. But when this was released, this was probably a pretty surprising twist. The fast pace was good, and I am grateful the audiobook was short, so I can at least get another book off my backlist TBR. 

I am not sure I'm interested in B.A. Paris books anymore, this was my fourth one and they've all been either unenjoyable to just fine. 

Jack is such an abusive partner, but in such an unrealistic way, I just couldn't get into this book. He is so over the top, all of this plans are fully executed perfectly and as sadistic as possible, but also has the best possible reputation possible. He's such a Gary Sue to the others in his life, it makes it so unbelievable. Not that I need realism in my thrillers, but I find the unrealistic plot annoying when there's all this commentary about how anyone can be a wolf in sheep's clothing. That message is totally lost when the character used to make this point is so over the top.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Toxic relationship

cate_g1259's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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

5.0

BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ! I have been reading the shining for about 6 months and am only half way through it so decided to pick up something fast paced to get me out of my slump. It took me 4 hours to read this book and I did not put it down once. You think you know what is going to happen be trust me, you are 100% wrong. Oh what I would do yo read it all over again for the first time.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Dysphoria

tupeloallie's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Confinement, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, and Murder

Minor: Child abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Infertility, Kidnapping, Abandonment, and Alcohol

klundine's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

kenzie27's review against another edition

Uncomfortable. Not in a good way. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

alybowker's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship

Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death

caitbop5's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol

Minor: Eating disorder, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Abortion

mad_dog_reads's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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: Animal death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Gaslighting

Minor: Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

mckinleyelle's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Gaslighting

rceparski's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Confinement, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Gaslighting