Reviews tagging 'Torture'

Shatter Me. Le novelle vol. 1 by Tahereh Mafi

6 reviews

bri__'s review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.0

This is so raw and heartfelt. I felt like I was genuinely seeing into the mind of Warner and I really appreciate having this knowledge before moving onto the second book in the series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Death, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Classism, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Murder, Child death, Confinement, Grief, Gun violence, and Physical abuse

This novella is rather dark.

eatingbrains's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No

2.0

Decidedly meh.  I wasn't sure if a novella was supposed to have me on Warner's side, making him seem sympathetic and empathetic to Juliette.  There was like creepy obsessive stalker vibes from both of her love interests with insta-love on their part and it was just a bit too cringe for my tastes.  I'm semi interested in the world and plot of the overall story so I might read spoilers for the series but I do not plan to continue reading.

This is not to say that the writing is bad.  I think the way the author uses metaphor is very vibrant and evocative and honestly paints a picture with phrases and repetition.  I just cannot get over the juvenile relationship angst.  Oh well.  Not for me, but could be for thee.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Ableism, Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Stalking, Medical content, Medical trauma, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, War, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Classism, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Death, Forced institutionalization, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Grief, Abandonment, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Gun violence, and Police brutality

tsked_off's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Miscarriage, Murder, Torture, and Violence

Minor: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts

brooketreads's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

I really enjoyed getting Warner’s perspective, especially following what happened at the end of book 1. 

Warner reading Juliette’s journal felt like an intrusion of privacy. I think it brings more awareness to him of Juliette’s mental state during her time imprisoned.

The ending of this book though.

I marked this as no diversity because we didn’t really get any new characters and it was almost completely restricted to Warner, his father, and Warner’s lieutenant.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Murder

Moderate: Torture, Child abuse, and Gun violence

Murder of children mentioned. The child abuse was in the past for the MC.

tiredzai's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture

Minor: Child abuse

elizabeth_anne20's review against another edition

emotional informative 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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Gun violence, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, and Child death