Reviews tagging 'Rape'

Saving Noah by Lucinda Berry

222 reviews

katieschramp's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.0

I was hoping based on reviews I had seen/heard that despite dealing with heavy subject matter, this book would be impactful enough to be worth it. I'm not sure it really was.
I found the mother almost unbearable in her outlook on the world. I think early on it felt preachy about the virtue of being a stay at home mom and having no identity other than being a mother. To each their own, but that is not relatable nor is it an enjoyable perspective to read for me. The early virtue signaling made it difficult for me to really buy into the emotional turmoil the mother faces as the book progresses.
Noah's perspective was interesting and his relationships felt real and engaging to me.
I think the final "Him (Now)" chapter was unnecessary and kind of felt like a cop out to make Noah seem not so bad- like it wasn't his fault. It almost felt like it took away a lot of the agency Noah builds throughout the book in facing the consequences and reality of his actions and feelings. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

I would just genuinely warn that if you can't handle an entire book centered around a character that molested young girls, you should stay far away from this book.

kazzarreads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.0

The dark and disturbing subject matter made this a tough read. Check your triggers before giving this a go as it's certainly not for everyone.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Vomit, and Suicide attempt

hhabig310's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

bookthingswithbrit's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• 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: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

vouija's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Pedophilia, and Rape

moonlitmyst's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

4.0

Crying my face off! This was a very tough read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

cathuluu's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Grief, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Incest

flamingostrikes's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Vomit, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail

karlyf615's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective 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: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Suicide attempt

k8lynn's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense fast-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

5.0

this is the most difficult book i have ever read. i cried so hard. but it really opens up questions in your mind you never thought you'd ask.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, Grief, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment