Reviews tagging 'Violence'

The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty

64 reviews

hinkleh's review against another edition

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Drug use, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Vomit

siobhanward's review against another edition

challenging emotional medium-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? It's complicated

3.5

NYT Notable Books 2022: 21/100

This was a weird one to rate. On one hand, I liked how Gunty brought everything together in the end, but it took so long to get there that it was hard to figure out how the plots were connected and keep track of what was happening. I think Gunty was trying to do a lot in this book - tell the story of Vanty Vale, write about the characters in the apartment building, tell Blandine's story, and it was just too much for a single book. I think if Gunty had narrowed her focus a bit, it would have been a better read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, and Violence

Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault

ambermariebee's review against another edition

challenging dark funny mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence

gladosisreading's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.5

This book was frustrating, as I loved the concept (a slice of life as social commentary with complex and sometimes morally grey characters), and some sections were brilliantly written (especially the sections exploring the lives of the other residents in the building). But for every spectacular bit of writing, there were equal sections that felt overwritten, drawn out, too rambling, or really laboured the point. I still can't decide how I feel about the ending and

making the stabbing non fatal seemed a bit rushed and made me question the whole point

but maybe it's just not for me! Normally I love books like this, so despite it being an alright read overall with one or two stand-out moments, I was left feeling a little underwhelmed and pretty unmotivated to finish by the end.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Abandonment

bentoush's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Death, Drug abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Toxic friendship

natalieweinberg's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• 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: Animal cruelty, Gore, Mental illness, and Pedophilia

Moderate: Animal death, Violence, Murder, and Sexual harassment

mcdevimm's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia and Violence

maryz63's review against another edition

challenging dark medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, and Violence

chicagostupid's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

the rabbit hutch is probably one of the best books i’ve ever read. i could tell from just the first few pages that it was going to hypnotize me, and stay with me long after i finished reading jt. 

the book ties together its characters and events in a way that reveals how much care has been put into writing it. rereading it is not just necessary, it is mandatory 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment

Moderate: Animal cruelty and Violence

fpcat99's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Alcoholism and Abortion