Reviews tagging 'Murder'

Dying for Christmas by Tammy Cohen

4 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