Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks

38 reviews

emmakaryn's review against another edition

dark emotional tense 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

2.5

This was my first Nicholas Sparks book and unfortunately I think also my last. I usually love romance novels but between the “she’s so beautiful and doesn’t know it” and saying I love you after hanging out twice I just didn’t enjoy it. And at the end when Jo

was revealed to be a figment of her imagination? Or a supernatural gift from Carly or something along those lines?

that was weird and came out of nowhere, it didn’t fit with the rest of the book. It was interesting to see the perspective of  an abuser, as that is not something that you see often, but it just wasn’t for me. Also kind of a nit picky complaint but I thought the dialogue of the children was just not right for what their supposed ages were and it irritated me each time they said something.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Domestic abuse

alexcraig's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Gaslighting

lizsim's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence

Moderate: Death of parent

tmholsman_1994's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad 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

4.0

This is my second Nicholas Sparks book as an adult and I love his writing. I just love the stories that he comes up with and while not all of them are happy endings they depict very real and true stories that everyday people deal with in secret.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Stalking, and Alcohol

lexi_jade's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse

tswartz91's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

This book was so good! It was heartbreaking and tense at the end. For anyone that has gone through domestic violence, the main character, Katie, shows how hard it is to get out of those situations, and sometimes the ending isn't what we hope for. She is an amazing character and very strong to get out of her situation.

I'm glad she made it out in the end, and the ending was truly touching with the letter from Alex's ex-wife, Jo. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence

savolson's review against another edition

emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Domestic abuse

jessmaealbe20's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, and Stalking

Moderate: Gun violence and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Pedophilia

pretty good book!!! ending was a twist :)

robyn_bramwell's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Well now I feel bad for hating on Jo...

This was the first romance book I've read and it was a great introduction into the genre. I don't even know how to express how I feel about this book. It's so heartbreaking, hearing about Katie's past and secrets. And about her bravery and courage. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse

alexmall029's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, and Alcohol