Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

The Appeal by Janice Hallett

5 reviews

browsingthebooks's review against another edition

5.0

Totally gripping mystery. Unique format that forces you to play detective. Great for discussion!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse and Toxic friendship

Minor: Addiction, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Excrement, Medical content, Trafficking, Murder, and Pregnancy

This was actually a really clean book as compared to a lot of contemporary mystery novels. Only a couple of curses in the whole thing. No sexual content. Most of the warnings I listed as minor were just references.

stepnic's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Chronic illness, Death, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Violence, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism

Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Infertility, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, and War

kshertz's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-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? No

4.5

This is a great read! It kept me reading, I was very intrigued. I couldn’t wait to see how it all unfolded. I couldn’t guess who it was and don’t think it’s guessable. There’s a ton of twists and turns. The only reason it’s not a 5 star rating is because it started to feel like twists for no reason and over the top at one point. The ending didn’t totally feel like the vindication I was going for. But still super satisfying and intriguing and I couldn’t put it down. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Murder, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

theunfinishedbookshelf's review against another edition

mysterious 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Medical content, and Murder

t_higgsreviews's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-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

5.0

5 Stars

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Medical content, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Murder, and Gaslighting

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail