Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

The Lost Man, by Jane Harper

11 reviews

minapmreads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Rape

Moderate: Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Murder, and Car accident

Initially slow to get in to, however by midway the suspense increased. Some annoying page turning tricks. In the end a good read, made feel sad and hopeful. Doesn't make you want to live in outback Australia.

kirstyreads's review

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, Violence, Death, Child abuse, Rape, Physical abuse, Grief, and Suicide

olivea21db's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, Rape, Child abuse, and Animal death

souppiggy's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

At first the writing felt a bit flat and unoriginal however as the book progressed Harper’s signature style of mystery and tension really shone through. The harsh aussie landscape plays almost as a character itself and the reader feels they can understand their way of life (even as a city dweller). I really like the character development. Harper has managed to write about the truth of abuse and assault faced by women in a way that shows there is never an easy answer and that even good men do bad things. Very interesting and fast paced read.  

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Death, and Physical abuse

Minor: Rape

readsipsnuggle's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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

5.0

Jane Harper is the absolute best there is these days when it comes to Australian mystery novels, set in towns that feel so authentic. Shanahan makes for the perfect narrator for her audiobooks as well, with each character so distinctly unique. Highly recommend if you want to read or listen to something you can't step away from.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Death, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, Emotional abuse, Murder, and Sexual assault

Minor: Alcohol, Cancer, Car accident, Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Infidelity

colwellcat's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

4.5

Jane Harper's usual dark,  gritty brilliance,  peeling back layer after layer of family secrets. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Rape

ttsuam's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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: Rape, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Physical abuse

olivial's review

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

This book captures and utilises the mystery of the Australian landscape beautifully in both the setting and characters. The novel deals with important issues such as loneliness, mental health and abuse from a unique and immersive perspective. Gripping until the very end. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Rape, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Infidelity, and Domestic abuse

suso121's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

sgaboleiro's review against another edition

emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Animal death