Reviews tagging 'Child death'

Fractured by Karin Slaughter

7 reviews

coffeeandlibraries0907's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This is a phenomenal book and Will Trent is one of my favorite characters. This book has a lot of dark things to include sexual assault, murder, physical abuse, abuse (sexual and physical) to minors, and at times offensive language. However, I think Karin Slaughter talks about these things as horrible and disgusting from the perspective of law enforcement. This is to say she does this with respect and care needed for the subject at hand. 

Will Trent becomes a much more thought out and intriguing character in this second book. He is someone you root for and care about. As a reader you not only want Will Trent to solve his case, but you also want him to have some wins in life- which becomes clear is easier said than done. I can’t wait to keep rooting for this character….and his ancient dog Betty haha. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Sexual assault, and Murder

hauntedantiqueshop's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

Meh, I liked it better than the first book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Confinement, Death, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Stalking, and Gaslighting

Minor: Ableism, Transphobia, and Pregnancy

klangwhoa's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Pedophilia, Kidnapping, and Murder

Minor: Bullying, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Transphobia

This book uses some words that are outdated and offensive towards trans people, disabled people, and women's sexuality. It is not a major part of the book but it is jarring to read them in 2024.

fkshg8465's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

This second book was the first episode of the TV series, but there were many digressions, and the characters that seemed so perfectly cast in the first book were also quite different in this second one. I can appreciate both for their similarities and variances. It’s like two for one in the entertainment value - like so many what if tropes. I think I’ll stop comparing the two with the third book and simply enjoy the book for what it is.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

missmichalalynn's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

surprise the teacher had a little girl fetish and convinced the copy guy to help him. interested to see how will handles having a partner for the long term

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Suicide, and Murder

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Torture, and Blood

Minor: Confinement, Rape, and Sexual violence

autumnwhite's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• 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: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

jackbifrost's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Bullying, Infidelity, Sexism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Transphobia and Abortion