Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Heatwave by Victor Jestin

5 reviews

ishouldreadthat's review against another edition

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

2.0

A surprisingly dull read, given the description. I'm not to keen on reading about mopey teenage boys in the first place, but this kid was the worst.

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gracieb0bell_'s review against another edition

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dark reflective tense fast-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

3.25

an quick but impactful book

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vertigo97's review against another edition

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

4.0


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jenntheobold's review against another edition

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challenging dark fast-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

1.0


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nicoleherz's review against another edition

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dark reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Writing really transported me to a different place and time. Found myself relating to the narrator at some points, while simultaneously appalled with his behaviour at other times.

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