Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

181 reviews

lchand0's review against another edition

adventurous emotional slow-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

4.0

I read a lot of social science research, so *for me* this seems lighter. It was still slow at times, especially the second half of the book. I have watched the series, so I’m mindful that a lot has been revised for TV format, but sometimes the lengthy narration or the absolutely over the top fantastical elements at every turn take me out of it. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse and Rape

teeta's review against another edition

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

tinkerless's review against another edition

The sexual abuse especially to

Jamie

as described by someone to me is absolutely horror, I don't think I want to go through that trauma. Thankfully I hadn't gotten there yet. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Religious bigotry, and Sexual harassment

chainsiren's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

lindsbeech's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense slow-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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

malenagoerl's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Cursing and Medical content

Minor: Vomit, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

abernathy_33's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence

Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse

Minor: Child abuse, Infertility, and Vomit

lilwashu76's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative reflective sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

I love these books. I have most of them both in print & on audio book. Davina Porter is the best possible narrator for this series. Her accent is on point. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, and Murder

creeepybones's review against another edition

dark emotional tense slow-paced

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

I honestly have no idea what the hype or gross fixation people have with this book. 
I could understand how the basic story line could be romantic; but the toxicity and open sexual violence and misogyny is sickening. 
I did not enjoy it at all. 
As well as it being such a slow read. 
I would not recommend to anyone. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Stalking, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

aspiritofspring's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-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? It's complicated

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, and Injury/Injury detail