Reviews tagging 'Blood'

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

8 reviews

summerb's review against another edition

dark emotional funny informative mysterious reflective 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Body shaming, Cancer, Child abuse, Cursing, Eating disorder, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Vomit, Trafficking, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Classism

tibbysstories's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I think this is my first 5 star rating in a very very long time. I devoured this. And it was my first ever audiobook listen!! This book took me by surprise. I knew nothing about it and only borrowed it because it was available to borrow instantly. I loved this one! It started out confusing but then quickly became very intriguing and interesting. The style of writing was great!! The characters were amazing and all likeable even though they were glaringly human. Loved this book and while I may reduce it to 4.75, it was brilliant and easy but also dark. Great lessons in there and very creative. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

bookbug26's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

G O O D . 
I was hooked, all I kept thinking about was coming back to read this amazing book. 
It's so real. Too real. 
Brought up a lot of emotions, anger, frustration, empathy. 
I could sadly relate to too many aspects of the book. 
The inner monologue - self blaming, denial, comparison and so much more, is too accurate to people who suffer a relationship with narcissistic and manipulative people. 
The plot itself was also very gripping and enthralling. 
I thought about so many different twists, but not this one. 
Amazing, amazing book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Trafficking, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Abortion, and Alcohol

ariajb's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Blood

Minor: Infidelity and Miscarriage

redefiningrachel's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Cursing, Fatphobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Misogyny, Blood, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Addiction and Miscarriage

greatexpectations77's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

Everyone was right about this book - I totally devoured it. I wish I hadn't accidentally spoiled a plot point for myself, but it was still such an enjoyable read. What an interesting study of the many ways misogyny presents in everyday life from both men and women.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Classism

Moderate: Infidelity, Mental illness, Blood, Medical content, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Child abuse, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, and Car accident

trycerabel's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent, and Gaslighting

Minor: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Blood, and Alcohol

kowtherq's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

Straight off the bat, I kind of accidentally spoiled this for myself right before I got to the main event. Even when I did, it was a bit anticlimactic than what I had anticipated.

However, had I not spoiled it, it would’ve been an interesting plot twist and the foreshadowing is right there from the start. With that said tho, not a huge fan of leaving the main event til the end even though it’s talked about the beginning but at the same time, I enjoy Liane Moriarty’s weaving of events together particularly little subplots which keep you hooked onto the story. Especially that they deal with important real-life issues in this book too.

Onto the TV show now!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Alcohol

Minor: Death, Blood, and Death of parent