Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Shy by Max Porter

2 reviews

samcsmith's review against another edition

Struggled to follow plotline and understand writing style

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Gore, Physical abuse, Violence, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Self harm and Sexual content

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