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andieobrien99's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is emotional, hard hitting and tense. It follows a family whose lives got turned upside down with their brother, Nick was raped.
This book shows the lengths a family will go through to protect their own. It shows the love and devotion a brother has towards his younger brother. It shows the love and devotion a wife has towards her husband.
I 100% recommend this book! It is from multiple POV’s and it is extremely emotional.
There is graphic details of sexual abuse so please be aware when reading.
This book shows the lengths a family will go through to protect their own. It shows the love and devotion a brother has towards his younger brother. It shows the love and devotion a wife has towards her husband.
I 100% recommend this book! It is from multiple POV’s and it is extremely emotional.
There is graphic details of sexual abuse so please be aware when reading.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
katiejohns's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Medical trauma, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death
Minor: Cancer
brittonmc1221's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicide attempt
clofle92's review against another edition
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
loganwreading's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Child abuse
bookswithmybulldog's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Suicide attempt
bethanyearle's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Forced institutionalization
Minor: Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicide attempt
alyssone's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
cait_readsandspins's review
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
serendipitysbooks's review
dark
emotional
reflective
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
Damage explores the impact of the rape of Nick, a gay man, not only on Nick himself but also on his family - brother Tony, and sister-in-law Julia. Sections of the novel are told from the perspective of all three, as well as that of the officer investigating the case, in alternating then (the immediate aftermath of the assault) and now (four years later) timelines.
In many ways this is a slow burn, a quiet suspense/domestic thriller rather than an action packed drama. It was however full of plenty of twists and turns, and had me questioning who if anyone I could trust. In answering the question “How far would you go to protect your family?” this book really went in a direction I wasn’t expecting.
It did drag a little in the middle, I didn’t find the ending completely satisfying, and I wish the specific issues relating to being a gay male survivor of rape were honed in on a little more. But overall a read that handled sensitive issues in a compassionate manner, held my attention, got me thinking and kept me guessing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Self harm, and Suicide attempt