Reviews tagging 'Kidnapping'

Dying for Christmas by Tammy Cohen

7 reviews

sandysmith'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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I'm gradually adding books I've read in 2021 to give a true reflection of the books I've read since keeping records.  This was the first book I read in 2021, and is what kick started my reading journey having put reading on the back burner whilst bringing up the children, previously being an avid reader. I'm not a fan of this book about a person held captive, marking the 12 days of Christmas, with gifts given each day, each one more horrific than the previous one. Its Misery meets gone girl, with the ending disappointing. The first half if the book was better than the last. Not for me

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, and Murder

Moderate: Confinement

clgreen94's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Physical abuse, Kidnapping, and Murder

skye_parker1's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

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

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder

leah08855's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Child death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

chireadsandchill's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Body shaming, Child death, Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Kidnapping, Stalking, Abortion, and Injury/Injury detail

kalem's review against another edition

dark tense fast-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? It's complicated

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture and Kidnapping

sarame's review against another edition

challenging dark fast-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

I read this as it was a pick by my online bookclub. I read a fair few thrillers and don't mind some dark and graphic content but this was just horrible. Put that together with hateful characters and a very weak, convoluted plot that just didn't hang together, and this was my absolute least favourite read of 2021. I only persevered to the end because I wanted to join my bookclub discussion!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment