Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

Achter gesloten deuren by B.A. Paris

30 reviews

short_stories's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

Moderate: Death and Murder

Minor: Eating disorder, Infertility, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicide

minimicropup's review against another edition

Animal cruelty, death, and abuse scenes were just too much for me. 

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Mental illness, Torture, Stalking, and Abandonment

Minor: Forced institutionalization

he gives his wife a puppy then lies to her about hiring a dogsitter, so while they are away in Thailand the puppy is abandoned and trapped in the house and starved to death, and the dog’s death and body is described. Her husband proposed to her only to gain access to her sister with Down’s Syndrome as he plans to confine and torture her.

readersmultiverse's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

• This book was incredibly tense and at times, challenging, to read. You almost feel the deep sense of helplessness and horror of what’s happening as you read. I felt sick at times. 
• The story progresses relatively quickly, which I appreciated. It’s a page turner and a short book which made for easy, captivating reading. 
• I adored Millie. Such a smart, caring and perceptive girl! 
• I was very satisfied with the ending; really enjoyed the last chapter. However I wish an epilogue would have been included. As a reader you go through a traumatic experience with a character in the book, and it would have been nice to have full closure at the end. 
• The entire Thailand ordeal traumatised me deeply. Thailand horror + the missing epilogue is why the book lost at least half a star from me. No more than that though because overall the book was highly addictive and intriguing. I couldn’t wait to find out what happens next and rooted for our main character throughout. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

Moderate: Physical abuse and Death of parent

leahbarber02's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Violence, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

oshild's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Abandonment

Minor: Animal cruelty and Abortion

alreads13's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Murder, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

shereadsmysteries's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Confinement, Drug use, Mental illness, and Abandonment

Minor: Miscarriage, Abortion, and Alcohol

novellybritt's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

thekiwibibliophile's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, and Abandonment

Minor: Miscarriage

macaronsandmermaids's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Murder