Reviews tagging 'Classism'

The Resting Place by Camilla Sten

4 reviews

haileyhardcover's review

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

I wanted to love this. Face blindness has always been intriguing to me and I was sure adding that element to a thriller was going to make it so much more confusing (in a good way) and keep me guessing until the end! Sadly, that’s not how it played out. I didn’t really get any shocking reveal moments because it all felt so obvious. Too many hints provided, maybe, or just not as thoughtfully executed as Sten’s previous book (which I LOVED!). Still a quick and enjoyable enough read, though.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Gaslighting, Murder, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Suicide, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Alcohol, Mental illness, Classism, Violence, Vomit, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Blood, Death, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Grief, and Pregnancy

Minor: Addiction, Chronic illness, Abandonment, Cancer, Cursing, Body shaming, Terminal illness, Car accident, Bullying, and Sexual content

zosiablue's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

I've read a few books now featuring a protagonist with face blindness & it's such a hard device to pull off. I'm not sure this one does, or if the device is even necessary. This is a family drama that takes place over 60 years in the same creepy Scandinavian house. Very atmospheric but the main mystery isn't compelling enough for the action or long dialogue. And the ending is sort of out of nowhere. This is the second book I've read by Sten with a cool premise that doesn't deliver. I'll keep trying, though! She has great ideas. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse

Moderate: Death of parent, Classism, and Murder

amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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: Physical abuse, Violence, Child abuse, Blood, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Murder, Classism, Emotional abuse, and Grief

Moderate: Bullying, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcoholism, Abandonment, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy

nrogers_1030's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Grief, Infidelity, Gun violence, Abandonment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Death, Murder, Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent

Moderate: Child abuse, Classism, and Infertility

Minor: Sexual content, Terminal illness, Miscarriage, and Cancer