Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Insurgent by Veronica Roth

32 reviews

uselesspirateraven's review against another edition

challenging tense medium-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Gun violence, Self harm, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Abandonment

lilsisbooklist's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.0

I enjoyed divergent so was hoping to enjoy insurgent just as much. I felt less connected to the characters this go around, lost all connection with Tobias and their relationship. I didn’t feel connected to any of the characters outside Tris. 

There was one part I got teary eyed when talking about guilt and never being the same person before that. I felt I could relate to that kind of sadness. 

She spent a majority of the book traveling from one faction to another without any real impactful events taking place. 

The buildup of this secret was a little anti climatic for me. Will read the next one though!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Violence

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Domestic abuse

stindex's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, War, and Injury/Injury detail

soapy22's review against another edition

adventurous sad tense medium-paced

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

2.75

I don’t love this series at all it’s not my cup of tea I find Tris to be Quite annoying and her and Fours relationship to be very unhealthy. But this is just my opinion I know quite a few people who loved it I just didn’t enjoy it. If your interested I would say take a look because it could lead to something you enjoy.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, and War

Moderate: Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship

shannonredwine8's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny tense fast-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: Body horror, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Gaslighting, War, and Classism

Moderate: Child abuse

blakelyschmidt's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

Omg! This book was everything! I think I hoped so much for the character’s to achieve their goals that I felt I was in the story! There were times where I was just so sad for Tris that I couldn’t move. There were also times where I felt pure joy and this book brought the best of me into the real world! This book really makes you feel for this characters! This is a must read!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and War

Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Violence, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Cursing, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, and Alcohol

Do not let how gory it is stop you! You will have to push through a lot of blood and abuse, but I promise it is worth the read!

_andi3's review against another edition

adventurous 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Violence

Moderate: Death and Death of parent

Minor: Child abuse

thejadylady's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad 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: Child abuse, Death, Violence, and Death of parent

elija_20's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-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

I am forever blown away by how much better these books are compared to the films. From the character details to the plot changes, the books are just better and way more enjoyable. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Death of parent

auddiev_quinn2's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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

Minor: Child abuse