Reviews tagging 'Kidnapping'

Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi

3 reviews

longhairzuko's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional fast-paced

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

4.0

I was unsure about Bitter in the beginning, but it definitely grew into itself. I'll always be touched by Emezi's writing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Violence, and Grief

Moderate: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, Kidnapping, and Murder

karcitis's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Ableism, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Police brutality, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism

Minor: Drug use, Homophobia, Infidelity, Excrement, Kidnapping, and Lesbophobia

tinytrashqueen's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Police brutality

Moderate: Kidnapping, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Drug use, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Abandonment