Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Murder on the Ballarat Train by Kerry Greenwood

8 reviews

juliusclearance's review

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

2.5

This is the least favorite of the series I’ve read so far. The racism was a little much, especially because there wasn’t a narrative reason. It seemed to be mostly there for “flair” and “realism,” however the beauty of historical fiction is that, if we choose, we can create a corner of history where people are treated fairly. I only finished the book because it was short and

I wanted to read how she met her adoptive  daughters.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual assault

rosemaryfay's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

One of my favorite Phryne Fisher books!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Trafficking

slinkmalink's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious 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

3.75

It is unfair of me to judge the main mystery having watched the show, so I won't. I did appreciate that the side mysteries came together well, although are much darker than in the show, and she is really collecting that found family

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Murder

s_lorenz's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Trafficking, and Death of parent

abookandaspotoftea's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark informative reflective fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse, Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Classism

jnichols's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and Trafficking

akira_outofthegravity's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

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

3.0

It’s okay. The show is better. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Minor: Child abuse and Sexual assault

occupationleaf's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

Phryne Fisher books are like James Bond without the misogyny.  Sexy, decadent, whip-smart and unappoligetic, Phyrne always metes out her form of justice to the people who deserve it, in the most stylish way possible.  These are the books I turn to when the patriarchy gets me down. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse and Sexual assault