Reviews tagging 'Torture'

Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom

76 reviews

solypoly's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Blood, and Animal death

Moderate: Genocide, Gore, Violence, Grief, Misogyny, Murder, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Religious bigotry, Racial slurs, and Vomit

braveprincess11's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Animal cruelty, Torture, Blood, and Animal death

dayinn's review against another edition

dark medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Death, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Blood, and Gore

jillaay_h's review against another edition

challenging 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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Gore, Murder, Misogyny, Colonisation, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, and Religious bigotry

sylexlibris's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Torture, and Gore

remuslibrary's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Murder, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, Blood, Grief, and Misogyny

verycuteasparagus's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

I loved this book. It was hard to put down. This is an exciting read for people who are fans of historical fiction. The cover hints at what may be in store for the reader, so for those who weren't intimidated by the illustration, it's worth a read. <Spoiler> I spent the entire book angry at Wallace, he was such an unfair asshole! I wanted things to turn out well for Abitha and her farm. I hoped that Reverend Smith and his wife and daughter would ultimately defend Abitha til the end. 
I found some parts odd and a little confusing or unecessary. I thought that the snake was the same entity as the other demon thing that captures Samson in the mask at the end (sorry I forgot his name cuz I returned the book to the library). I spent a lot of the book confused by the role of Forest & friends, and had a hard time understanding the pawpaw tree mythology plot line. What kept me reading was wanting to know how Abitha and Wallace's conflict was resolved. It was interesting that Brom humanized Samson in a way that showed you how complex he is, and made you feel sympathetic toward him. One part that was really exciting to me was when Abitha first uses her broom, and shares how sensual it was. I was actually hoping a sexual relationship would develop between Abitha and Samson it some point. It would've been magical!
I was sad to see that the Puritans broke Abitha's spirit with their cruelty, and I wish she had gotten to live in between both worlds, rather than simply crossing over to the "dark" side. This was an exciting read, and it was my first time reading anything by Brom. I will be seeking out more of his books. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Torture

kelleykamanda's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional medium-paced

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

4.5

This book is as if Carrie, The Crucible, and The Vvitch had a baby. A bit slow at times but damn… what an ending. Loved!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Grief, Death of parent, Stalking, Death, Blood, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Violence, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Animal cruelty, Colonisation, and Gore

Minor: Racism

cvab's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Blood, Misogyny, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Death and Torture

Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death

kaseythefairy's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Domestic abuse, Gore, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Torture, Violence, Gun violence, Misogyny, and Injury/Injury detail