Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

The Break by Katherena Vermette

5 reviews

egcam's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Medical content, Violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Body shaming, Classism, Colonisation, Death of parent, Dementia, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Grief, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Racism, Addiction, and Alcohol

Minor: Child death

mlhanson's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Death, Domestic abuse, Rape, Blood, and Alcoholism

amvera's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Violence, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Death of parent, Racism, Domestic abuse, Grief, Murder, Rape, and Child death

One of the best books I've read this year. Beautifully written, though it deals with tough and sensitive subjects, so beware of all the trigger warnings. That said, I feel like it's a must read!

emmarose_bookmonster's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I highly recommend the audio book read by Michaela Washburn! Washburn brings out the warmth and vulnerability in this beautifully written book. The story is told from multiple perspectives and Washburn's performance brings each character to life. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Sexual violence, and Racism

Minor: Addiction and Alcoholism

alexture's review against another edition

dark sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, and Violence

Moderate: Racism and Domestic abuse

Minor: Alcoholism and Dementia