Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Shy by Max Porter

2 reviews

mel_j's review against another edition

dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment

Minor: Emotional abuse and Grief

laurenvoice's review against another edition

dark reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.0

The writing style is not for me. However, the topic/theme of the book was interesting, and the way it was delivered was quite gripping. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying and Mental illness

Minor: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Self harm, Forced institutionalization, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis