Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica

46 reviews

killmoore_'s review against another edition

sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

I enjoyed every moment of this... right up until I didn't.  I struggled with the plot holes and how unbelievable the big twist was. The ending I made up in my head was better than the one we were given. 

Fun read, but don't expect too much.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Violence, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Grief, Mental illness, Confinement, Infidelity, Misogyny, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death, Cursing, Death of parent, Vomit, Murder, and Panic attacks/disorders

Very in depth description of dofficult labor and complications from medical neglect.

stacylaughs's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Child abuse

mharris4074's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Grief, Car accident, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Suicide, Confinement, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Bullying, Murder, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Sexual assault and Misogyny

Minor: Miscarriage

marenm's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense 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

5.0

this book was truly spectacular. the kind of book that stays with you long after you finish reading. will definitely recommend for anyone, especially those looking for a tense, compelling, fast-paced mystery 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Alcohol, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

libraryofcacw's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

 

Spoiler

moral of the story: dont drink and drive kids 👍

 

at 70% I  knew how the last 30% was going to go which is not how I like it. I like when the last 30% is so full of twists you cant sit straight. however, saying that, throughout the book my face did fall open in shock :O when things were getting intense.

some people have said they didn't like the writing style but i feel like it gave us an almost 360 view without the book dragging on. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Murder, Medical trauma, Kidnapping, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Death, Cursing, Child abuse, Car accident, and Death of parent

Moderate: Blood, Bullying, Vomit, Suicide, Grief, and Alcohol

Minor: Miscarriage

bookswithbray's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Kidnapping, and Death

Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt

jenzee27's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

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

4.0

Confusing at the beginning and hard to follow along. However, when you get familiar with the writing style as well as an understanding of the characters, it becomes intriguing! I love when a book can keep you guessing who'done it and isn't outright easily predictable. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Child abuse, Murder, and Mental illness

ruthypoo2's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Violence, Bullying, Confinement, Murder, Death, and Death of parent

Minor: Physical abuse, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, and Pregnancy

katybugggg'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This book was so good! It kept me guessing the entire time; I could not put it down. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement and Medical trauma

Moderate: Infidelity, Bullying, Abandonment, Child abuse, Death, Kidnapping, Medical content, Car accident, Domestic abuse, Cursing, Mental illness, Misogyny, Miscarriage, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Torture, Grief, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Sexual assault, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts

aishwaryaj's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Blood, Car accident, Confinement, Physical abuse, Death, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Emotional abuse