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pisces1_1318's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Child abuse
joe_dmh's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Bullying and Death
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, and Death of parent
original_jen's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
skeptic_hecate's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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 details the sadness and toll of isolation in a bautifully sad way. I found myself feeling deeply moved by the main character, even though he was not perfect. He was not without faults, but the punishmet he received far exceeds his crime. Human isolation is a main theme on this book, and it is devastating, the smallest gesture of human affection for someone starved of it for a decade is so filled with joy and dispair at the same time. The family relationships were put in a very intimate and realistic way. And there is a sense of foreboding, up until the last revelation.
The final twist was surprising, although mostly for me because it became second to Nathan's feelings and thoughts. I couldn't help but to feel a kindness towards him. At the end, even peripheral characters have more layers and complexity than what I initially thought. I definitely recommend this book and will eagerly read more from the author.
Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Rape
_vita_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, and Murder
popsicleplease's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Murder
Minor: Cancer and Car accident
minapmreads's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Rape
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
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.taliatalksbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
kirstyreads's review
- 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
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
bookstorian's review against another edition
4.0
The Bright family have been part of the Balmarra landscape for over a hundred years when one of the three brothers is found laying dead at the infamous Stockman's grave. Although his death if quickly written off as suicide, Nathan, the eldest brother can't seem to shake the feeling that there is more to the story.
There were many classic Jane Harper elements to this story that I loved including the establishment of place - it was so vivid and real, you could sense the isolation and heat of the land as well as the character's relationship with it. The character's were also well fleshed out, most of them had a backstory that not only gave them colour, but also motive. The infusion of outback myth/ghost stories as well as some of the moral decisions made by the characters was awesome as well as the exploration of family and the cyclical nature of abuse.
Whilst the story took a little while to unfurl, I liked that it allowed me to make my own hypothesis about how Cameron died.
I'm glad I can finally tick another Jane Harper novel off my TBR!
Similar to 'The Dry' by Jane Harper and 'The Wrong Woman' by JP Pomare.
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault