Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Den slags små ting by Claire Keegan

91 reviews

botanicpanic's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Excrement, Vomit, and Death of parent

lalalasto21's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

This story covers one of the most harrowing events in the history of Ireland. The language and POV makes the reader question what they would’ve done, had they made this tragic discovery. It is a fast-paced read, but never feels like anything is missing. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Excrement, and Religious bigotry

plumreadsbooks's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

Beautifully written. Depicts hardship, humanity and the mundane in a way that is made beautiful. Pensive in tone and brimming with empathy, yet understated in emotion. Really enjoyed reading this, kind of wish it was longer!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, and Abandonment

ariannabis26's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Slavery, and Religious bigotry

eons_19's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.25

Really beautiful piece of Irish fiction. Centred around the choices that a family man must make between helping those who are voiceless while risking business and his daughter’s futures.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Forced institutionalization, and Excrement

Minor: Animal death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol

rowaniscool's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

Like a late evening walk spent alone but never lonely.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement and Emotional abuse

Minor: Death and Death of parent

witte_jasmijn's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, and Abandonment

befrazzledenby's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

5.0

broke my heart and put it back together again. a scathing indictment of the catholic church and its role in irish history, especially the magdalen laundries. will be reading at every christmastime, i am sure. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Religious bigotry

Minor: Vomit and Death of parent

naindu's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

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

5.0

This is my first Claire Keegan novel, and what a way to start!
Keegan's prose is sharp and evocative, drawing us into the world of Bill Furlong, a seemingly ordinary man caught in an extraordinary moral dilemma.
Set in 1980s Ireland, "Small Things Like These" is a deceptively short novel that packs a powerful punch. It explores the profound consequences of silence and inaction in the face of injustice.
Keegan's masterful storytelling leaves a lasting impression. I'm looking forward to read more from her.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Vomit, and Abandonment

Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Excrement

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

kittkat's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

Das Buch basiert auf wahre, tragische Ereignisse in Irland. 
Wunderschön geschrieben, jedes einzelne Wort mit Bedacht gewählt. Es sind nur 110 Seiten und doch konnte ich am Ende meine Tränen nicht mehr zurückhalten. So unfassbar traurig und bedeutungsvoll. 

Die Geschichte wird aus der Perspektive eines gutherzigen Familienvaters Bill Furlong erzählt, der ein gutes Leben führt und einfach glücklich ist, mit dem, was er hat. Es geht aber das Gerücht rum, dass die Frauen im Kloster des Dorfes von den Nonnen ausgebeutet und zur Arbeit gezwungen werden. Bill kann das nicht glauben, bis er die jungen Frauen, die eigentlich nur Zuflucht suchten, mit eigenen Augen sieht.

Eine weitere Tragödie in der irischen Geschichte, von der ich noch nie zuvor gehört habe. Ich kann das Buch nur empfehlen!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Torture, Excrement, Vomit, and Pregnancy