Reviews tagging 'Violence'

The 22 Murders Of Madison May by Max Barry

15 reviews

theravenlyn's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.0

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idk i just didn't find it compelling i suppose, i was just distressed the whole time asdlfsdfhska 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Sexual harassment

lmcclel's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

I really enjoyed this Max Barry Novel. It's a bit darker than his earlier novels, but still has humor in places.
The way Barry writes characters feelings, fears, and observations is masterful! The sense of terror and trauma characters feel in situations is very real. 
If you are not comfortable reading the first chapter, about the real estate agent, you will NOT be comfortable the rest of the book- though it is a very good book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Blood, Stalking, and Murder

Moderate: Violence

literary_liv's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Murder

Moderate: Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Car accident

gracetmhenry's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious 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

This was murder porn. I really, really did not need the violent assaults over and over again to understand that one character is a murderer and that the victim never deserves to die. 

Three stars: readable but I had major qualms throughout.

I enjoyed the journalist on a hunt for justice; the concept of multiverse traveling and the mechanics involved (despite the obvious potholes); and the exploration of love and loss and what makes life meaningful. I would have edited the shit out of this book to get more character development and less... let's call it ~ambiance~. Some characters act completely outside of their stated motivations and backstories at the end, but I still wanted to know how it would end.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Stalking, and Murder

cj13's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

ksuazo94's review against another edition

adventurous challenging 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, and Murder

mrsalexisrjones's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

Helped me get out of a reading slump!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Violence, Stalking, and Murder

ad1t1s's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Sexual harassment

mar's review against another edition

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? No

2.0

:/

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Stalking, and Murder

Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Blood

Minor: Car accident

storykath's review against another edition

adventurous tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

This incredibly fast-paced book was a quick two-day read for me, and it was enjoyably gripping, if not a phenomenal piece of writing.

Everything about this book was executed well - the pacing, the writing style, the characters, the concept. It just wasn't groundbreaking to me. Once the multiverse concept was established, there weren't many other clever worldbuilding elements. The characters are distinct and interesting, but they also aren't surprising or nuanced. I enjoyed the POV shifts and the subtle way that some information vwad repeated in different ways by different characters.

This may not be a life-changing sci-fi thriller, but it's more than adequate as a quick, engaging read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Stalking, and Murder

Moderate: Violence and Blood

Minor: Police brutality