Reviews tagging 'Torture'

RedHanded: An Exploration of Criminals, Cannibals, Cults, and What Makes a Killer Tick by Hannah Maguire, Suruthi Bala

10 reviews

emmehooks's review against another edition

dark informative fast-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Murder, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Violence, Sexual violence, Rape, Physical abuse, and Pedophilia

Moderate: Animal cruelty

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol

kelseyren's review against another edition

dark informative fast-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Rape, and Torture

ptitirodactyle's review against another edition

dark informative reflective fast-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cannibalism, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Transphobia, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Homophobia, Murder, Self harm, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Sexism, Suicide attempt, Torture, Blood, Bullying, Mental illness, Suicide, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual harassment, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Hate crime, Addiction, Child death, Gun violence, Violence, Excrement, and Incest

cassieandrajoy's review against another edition

dark funny informative medium-paced

4.0

I enjoyed the witty exploration of all things true crime. Being a Red-handed listener I found it easy to follow and even read it in their voices. It is clear a lot of research went into this book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Rape, and Murder

thelizzielibrary's review

dark informative

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Sexual harassment, Torture, Domestic abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Blood, Drug abuse, Violence, Animal death, Death, Mental illness, Child abuse, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Stalking

wicked_bibliophile's review against another edition

challenging informative medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, Toxic relationship, Torture, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Rape, and Racism

jodielk93's review against another edition

dark funny informative medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Rape, and Torture

timeiswasting's review against another edition

dark reflective sad tense

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Rape, Torture, Child death, Death, Sexual violence, Racism, Transphobia, Homophobia, and Animal cruelty

baileyraebooks's review against another edition

challenging dark funny informative reflective medium-paced

4.75

As an avid RedHanded listener (I subscribe to their Patreon and even bought the signed copy of this book), I absolutely loved this book. This was informative and entertaining with sidebars to keep me engaged and to keep the book from dragging. I loved the use of subheadings (or parts) throughout each chapted, this made it easy to read and keep track of throughout the day since I hate having to stop mid-chapter.

The only "downside" I would say is that this book is really tailored to existing RedHanded audiences - It's full of references and inside jokes that only existing listeners would know. While a good marketing scheme, could hinder their growth with a new audience and stop new readers from completely loving this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cannibalism, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Drug abuse, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gaslighting, Racism, and Sexual content

Minor: Homophobia, Incest, and Slavery

katiej's review against another edition

dark funny informative fast-paced

5.0

This was an absolute sensation to read. I loved every page and word. It sticks the true spirit of the podcast which I listen to near enough every day and Hannah and Suruthi have absolutely smashed the whole author thing! If you are a true crime fanatic you will love this quick but deep dive into the world of serial killers and more.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Kidnapping, Rape, and Torture

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Physical abuse