Reviews tagging 'Animal cruelty'

Bad Dog by Alex Smith

3 reviews

justinenoon82's review

dark mysterious tense fast-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

"Bad Dog" is a gripping entry in the DCI Kett series, showcasing Alex Smith's talent for crafting intricate plots and atmospheric settings. While it maintains the high-tension narrative expected from a crime thriller, it also delves deeper into Kett's personal struggles, adding layers to his character. The balance between the fast-paced investigation and character exploration is well-executed, keeping readers engaged throughout.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Violence, and Murder

The novel deals with a series of gruesome murders involving dogs, which may be distressing for animal lovers. DCI Kett's personal struggles are also explored in more depth, providing insight into his character but potentially triggering for some readers.

izey's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty

brandie_abbie19's review

dark mysterious tense fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail