Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

Whispers and the Roars by K Webster

18 reviews

katyannreads's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Blood

Moderate: Miscarriage

bookishcatmom's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• 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: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Alcohol

brekel19's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Violence

lexijones's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

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

1.0

This is the worst book I’ve ever read. I do not understand why it has so many 5 star ratings. 

It is fast-paced and a page-turner, so at times I couldn’t put it down because I wanted to know what would happen. That’s the only “positive” thing I can say here. Characters are one dimensional and awful. The book is explicit, predatory, racist and homophobic at times. I understand that these were specific qualities in specific characters, but it was done in a very cringey way.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Sexual harassment

booknchaoswithmarz's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

What the fuck am I reading?
What the fuck?
What the fuck did I just read?

Confronting 
 Dark
 Psychological 
 Raw 

I'm using specifically vague terms/words as to not spoil this. The author actually recommends a blind read without checking reviews etc and I'd agree, with the caveat that if you are the type of reader that needs cw/tw or you were offended by my earlier language, then this book isn't for you. 

Initially I was put off by the writing style, it felt unrefined. 

I felt the book confronts preconceived ideas, ableist thinking and the shame that comes with things like invisible illness, mental health, DV, SA and trauma. 
 Belief is so sorely missing when people deal with those types of issues. 

I had an inkling before the "reveal" but the moment one of the characters reveals "the book" I knew and was so glad that someone decided to shine a light into what can be such a dark place for many. 

I'm glad I preserved but I'm going to need something a bit lighter for my next read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent

imzadi481's review

adventurous dark hopeful informative mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

I was warned ahead of time that this book is best enjoyed without reading any spoilers or reviews ahead of time. 

That's what I did, and I am really glad about that!

Trigger warnings: there are TONS. Please look them up if it's a serious issue for you.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Pedophilia, and Death of parent

Moderate: Self harm, Sexual violence, Violence, and Alcohol

jessecamccombs's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Alcoholism

lazylizard251's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy