Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Island by C.L. Taylor

6 reviews

nicole_zx's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Kidnapping and Death of parent

Minor: Animal death

thekiwibibliophile's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

Wow! I had never heard of this book or the author before picking up this book. 
First off, the voice acting was so good. I love a different POV book & this did not disappoint! The book is mainly told from 2 perspectives- Danny & Jessie. Danny’s POV is told in 3rd person, Jessie’s in first. There is a chapter near the end that is from another POV. Really enjoyable listening.

The premise of the story is great, although I was hoping for some higher stakes. “Lost meets the Hunger Games”- I think NOT.. Most of the chats were very unlikeable and it did make it hard root for any of their outcomes. 

I really don’t like how

Danny was portrayed as the “bad guy” when he was clearly mentally ill

it’s just a bit icky for me. That being said, I figures out the “twist” about half way through the book.

Overall, relatively enjoyable. It just didn’t live up to the tagline for me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Blood

thenovelbookshelf's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Lord of the Flies meets Agatha Christie.
  
When 6 teens go on a week long holiday to a private remote island, mystery awaits as their guide suddenly dies. 
  
When each of their secret phobias start being played out, it becomes about survival when they can't get off the island. 
  
Such a thrilling, un-put downable book, that leaves you holding your breath at everything that happens and makes you wonder how they will ever get off the island.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Death, Car accident, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Grief, and Alcohol

librariangeorgia's review

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Kidnapping, and Death of parent

Minor: Bullying, Confinement, and Suicidal thoughts

marcella98's review

dark lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Kidnapping, and Death of parent

Moderate: Animal death

Minor: Homophobia

quietlyreading_'s review

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Kidnapping and Death of parent