Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

The Running Grave by Robert Galbraith

84 reviews

leukermetjou's review against another edition

challenging dark medium-paced

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

4.0

The story is great, I struggled with the author and sometimes with the writing style. But good enough to have me keep reading after bedtime. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Rape, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, and Murder

harthara13's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense 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

Moderate: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Suicide

vikkiph's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Cancer and Dementia

carriehaley89's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Suicide, Torture, Murder, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Gun violence, Rape, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Dementia and Pregnancy

nattygsmith's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

4.0

This latest book in the Strike & Ellacott series follows the trend of the previous novels. It capitalizes on the protagonists' strongly established charismatic personalities, and Robin and Cormoran's deep friendship and will-they/won't they romantic tension. The plot, driven by a disturbing cult and its myriad villains and victims, did not feel terribly original, but it was intensely gripping. As always, Galbraith struck a perfect balance between hints and clues that made it feel possible I might figure it out before reading it, and a final reveal that made me feel both observant and surprised.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

ksilvio's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Medical trauma, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Biphobia, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Blood, Grief, Abortion, and Lesbophobia

Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Self harm, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Abandonment

amberrgreen's review against another edition

funny mysterious tense medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual assault

littlelotto's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Murder

antidietleah's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Blood, Dementia, Trafficking, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

Minor: Cancer

erinnichole13's review against another edition

dark slow-paced

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

2.0

This book was so. fricking. long! I have no problem with a hefty book if you can pace it well but holy crap, half this book could have been edited out. The epilogue was three chapters! Most people can wrap it up in 1! The whole book gives the impression of someone that just likes to hear themselves talk. The plot had promise but it dragged on under unnecessary pages. The characters are getting a bit tedious and monotonous, not growing much with each book, though the ending suggested maybe next book may be different (though we've read that before). I'd say if you're interested in the relationship drama, save yourself 1000 pages, just read the  very last chapter and hope someone reigns Rowlings in for the next book

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Content Warnings

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Trafficking, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment