Reviews tagging 'Gun violence'

Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine

12 reviews

meeklovestoread's review against another edition

mysterious tense slow-paced

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

2.75

I feel like 2.75 is very harsh, it's just that I was expecting this thriller to be darker and more entertaining and it was just a huge letdown. There wasn't much thrill or suspense throughout the book; I just found myself trudging along most of it. Don't get me wrong I felt the portrayal of a woman's resilience and a mother's desire to protect her kids was wonderfully depicted. And I found her need for running and surviving to be very plausible. However, I was just so bored the whole time. Also, for a character that's always on the edge about trusting she was very eager to trust a guy just because he fixed her roof and treats her kids well. 

Spoiler

I saw the twist with Mr. Cade a mile away.

  I understand why others make it like this book, but this isn't what I seek when reading thrillers. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Death, Murder, Grief, and Gun violence

Moderate: Grief, Body horror, and Blood

baisles's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5

Really enjoyable read, but with such a small cast of characters it was kind of easy to guess who the bad guy was going to be. I can’t say I was surprised by any of the “twists” in the final act but it was still a great time. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence

Moderate: Bullying, Rape, Stalking, and Torture

christiegirl11's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

This book started off really slowly and had me wondering how there could possibly be 5 more books in the series. About 60% of the way through, the story ramped up and got super intense. I couldn’t put it down. I’m starting the second one as we speak…

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Torture, Gun violence, Death, Murder, Stalking, and Violence

nrogers_1030's review against another edition

dark 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Cursing, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Death, Gun violence, Murder, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Torture, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, Kidnapping, and Violence

Moderate: Grief, Torture, Bullying, and Confinement

Minor: Classism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Cannibalism, and Rape

danimacuk's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Death, and Mental illness

Moderate: Stalking, Gun violence, Sexual violence, and Kidnapping

Minor: Misogyny, Alcohol, Child abuse, and Rape

sassykassy08's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

LOVED this book and I wish I read it sooner! Reminded me of Karin Slaughter’s writing style and instantly obsessed. The pace, build up, mystery, twists- all fantastic and had me on the edge of my seat. Diving into book #2 immediately! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Kidnapping, Blood, Gun violence, Murder, Violence, and Torture

themoodreader's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Gore

Moderate: Sexual violence, Blood, Murder, Bullying, Police brutality, Violence, Gore, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Gun violence, Vomit, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Police brutality, Confinement, Sexual violence, Deadnaming, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Body horror, Bullying, Gore, Death, Death of parent, Rape, and Violence

halesbookshelf's review against another edition

dark lighthearted tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Murder, Violence, and Gun violence

dalmavatai's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.0

This was disappointing - boring and repetitive until the end at which point it kind of devolves into an action movie with a reveal that I didn't predict only because I thought that it would be too obvious. The cliffhanger was kind of interesting though.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Stalking, Torture, Violence, Blood, Body horror, Gun violence, and Murder

Moderate: Cannibalism

greatestheights's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

4.5 stars and PHEW what a ride. This was exactly the kind of thriller I've been craving — well-written, good character development, tension, and a satisfying conclusion. I immediately found the next book in the series and will be starting it immediately.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Stalking, Torture, Gaslighting, Murder, Racial slurs, Grief, and Misogyny