Reviews tagging 'Genocide'

Ilha do Medo by Dennis Lehane

2 reviews

allyjshand's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Read following several viewings of the film adaptation. Even though I already knew the plot and the final twist, I still couldn’t put the novel down.

The added details and depth really enhanced the protagonist’s background and the extent of his delusions.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War

Moderate: Death, Child death, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Violence

Minor: Alcoholism, Forced institutionalization, Racial slurs, Genocide, Racism, Vomit, Addiction, and Cursing

rachaelgg's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Mental illness, Violence, and Grief

Moderate: Alcoholism, Genocide, and Sexual content

Minor: Death of parent and Fire/Fire injury