Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

The Lost Man by Jane Harper

35 reviews

readsipsnuggle's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? Yes

5.0

Jane Harper is the absolute best there is these days when it comes to Australian mystery novels, set in towns that feel so authentic. Shanahan makes for the perfect narrator for her audiobooks as well, with each character so distinctly unique. Highly recommend if you want to read or listen to something you can't step away from.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Cancer, Infidelity, Mental illness, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

kirstyjane98's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault

rhianwebby's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault

typedtruths's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Infidelity

colwellcat's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

4.5

Jane Harper's usual dark,  gritty brilliance,  peeling back layer after layer of family secrets. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Minor: Rape

mleckie's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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

4.25

Enjoyed way more than I thought I was going to!  Good mystery that really fleshed out the family and all their secrets. Felt realistic. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Violence and Murder

Minor: Child abuse, Rape, Suicide, and Alcohol

ttsuam's review against another edition

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Rape

apeck's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, and Death of parent

Moderate: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Car accident

Minor: Animal death, Cancer, and Pregnancy

jamesflint's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Animal death

Minor: Rape

suso121's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Murder