Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

The Outsider by Stephen King

68 reviews

mariana_ct08's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, and Death

alaawritesablog's review against another edition

too graphic in ways i did not think added to my enjoyment of reading it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Child death, Murder, and Violence

annaslibrary0's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Murder, Child death, and Sexual violence

rebleejen's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

I think this is my favorite Stephen King I've read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence and Child abuse

spartan445's review against another edition

I plan on returning to this later. The thematic thread of misinformation eroding if not outright destroying a wide array of important aspects of life, such as trust in the community, due process, and institutional respect, was a bit too raw to read while I was living in the depths of the Trump administration. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death and Child abuse

The crux of the book is a graphic rape and murder case of a child. It’s treated with respect, but it’s also horrific and graphic. One of the first scenes is a transcript of someone finding the body. Viewer discretion is advised.

jossywright's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Takes an unusual turn which you will either love or hate 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Police brutality, Suicide, Terminal illness, Cancer, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Dementia, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Murder, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Addiction, Gore, Blood, Grief, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, and Vomit

theimposter's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Rape, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Grief, Child death, Death, Mental illness, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Torture, Cancer, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, and Police brutality

fishiecakes's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Child death

corikane's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Murder, and Gun violence

Moderate: Blood

Minor: Vomit

atomistic01's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Cancer, Confinement, Death, Child abuse, and Death of parent