Reviews tagging 'Torture'

Das Gedächtnis von Babel by Christelle Dabos

5 reviews

sydapel's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

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

4.0

Probably the slowest installment of this series so far, but excellent in terms of how subtly the plot comes to the forefront by the end. This series has me in a total chokehold with how effectively it feels both sinister and whimsical. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Death, Torture, Violence, and Murder

hopelessroma_inlettucce's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Confinement and War

snickahz's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Confinement, Torture, and Police brutality

Minor: Ableism, Incest, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Police brutality, Colonisation, War, and Classism

emmerylynn's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-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? No

4.25

This book had a very different tone than the first two, and I think that has more to do with Ophelia’s change in character and motivation. The world-building went even further with the main plot unfolding on Babel, rather than the Pole. I loved the twists and turns of this one, and the continued transformation of Ophelia’s and Thorn’s relationship. Though I wish I saw more of it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Murder

Moderate: Sexual assault, Torture, and Violence

grimmdark's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring mysterious tense medium-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

4.25

out of all 3 books i've read so far, definitely my favorite. it's actually really cool to see how much the author improves and where with each tome. loved babel as a setting!!!! so many cool characters!!!! can't wait to read the next and final book. maybe i'll come back for a review later phew!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Ableism, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Torture

Minor: Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Stalking