Reviews tagging 'Blood'

The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith

3 reviews

jhbandcats's review against another edition

adventurous dark informative mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

The second in the Cormoran Strike series is a scathing view of the cut-throat publishing industry. It’s another clever, intricate, convoluted plot that is clear in retrospect. Galbraith / Rowling has put together a fascinating mystery of rejection and vengeance, showing herself to be a master of plot and character development. I find the ever-evolving relationship between Strike and Robin to be the most compelling part of the series. Excellent storytelling. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, and Classism

acornell's review against another edition

adventurous 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Fatphobia, Gore, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

naomi_k's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, Murder, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Sexual violence, and Medical trauma

Minor: Pedophilia, Transphobia, Stalking, and Outing