Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

The Village Healer's Book of Cures by Jennifer Sherman Roberts

3 reviews

justinenoon82's review against another edition

dark informative mysterious 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cancer, Death, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Murder, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Medical content, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Excrement, Abortion, and Death of parent

This book contains detailed descriptions of 17th-century herbal remedies and healing practices.

The plot involves a murder victim with strange symbols carved into their body, which may be disturbing for some readers. The protagonist faces intense persecution and threats to her life due to accusations of witchcraft.

thetorioreo's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death

Minor: Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Rape, Death of parent, Murder, and Sexual harassment

dcm7918's review against another edition

dark emotional informative mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Murder

Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Vomit, Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail