Reviews tagging 'Violence'

They Never Learn by Layne Fargo

157 reviews

kimchisam1119's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, and Murder

majca's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

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

3.25

If men like that could learn the error of their ways, I wouldn't have to teach so many of them a lesson.

I was looking for something cathartic, and the book went exactly where I expected it to go. With a premise like this, nuance and subtlety aren’t exactly expected, but I did wish the main character’s personality had been more distinct and less hazy. It also stretched believability that she managed to evade consequences for so long, given some of her questionable decisions and how easily she was caught off guard at times.

That said I can easily see it translating well to a Netflix adaptation—slightly campy, diverting, and easily digestible. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Murder

calstar's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

3.5

I liked this one a lot! It could not have come at a better time for me. A sociopathic professor murders men who harm women on the college campus where she teaches. There's a little bit of a fun twist to it and it kept me interested. I also felt like the main character's sociopathic tendencies tracked with the non-fiction sociopathy book I read this year. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Sexual assault

rosie_valadez's review against another edition

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Rape, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Stalking

perfectcupoftea's review against another edition

challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Stalking, and Sexual harassment

bluelilyleest's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

First book in a while that has kept me up at night reading! So I think that's deserving of four stars. I don't usually read thrillers, but this one kept me captivated until the very end even despite if it sometimes feels a little tropey. Also the plottwist in the middle!!! I gasped out loud.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Murder, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

aespaldon24's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

A little bit predictable in some places but an enjoyable read nonetheless. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and Murder

diamondjade's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

Very well written in my opinion. The story was different and unique. The twist had my jaw ON THE FLOOR! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Murder, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Domestic abuse

Getting drugged/roofied

knockoutbooks'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? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

A sapphic female vigilante serial killer of men who hurt women, how could I ever ask for more? This was healing in a way I cannot describe but absolutely want more of.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault and Violence

dezaraemd's review against another edition

challenging emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail