Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

House of Whispers by Anna Mazzola

4 reviews

aliciagriggs's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

2.25

It was okay. I think it's probably a very good book, but just not for me. It covers dark topics, so wasn't exactly an enjoyable book. It's set in Italy, when fascism was in control, so covers nasty, sad topics. I've read so many books about this topic and don't feel much like reading anymore. However, for those who like dark, sad stories, this book will probably float your boat.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Antisemitism

Moderate: Confinement, Sexual content, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and War

Minor: Genocide and Torture

daniquevdijk_'s review against another edition

informative mysterious 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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Deportation

Moderate: War

twinklstarcandy's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

Was so not what i expected, but was not disappointed, gets u deep and so so chiiiiiling

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Gaslighting

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury

wintertree's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark informative mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Gaslighting

Moderate: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Antisemitism, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Minor: Grief, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury