Reviews tagging 'Gun violence'

The Dry by Jane Harper

52 reviews

alicia_g's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

Good consistent plot- just would have liked more of actually the explanation of the murders. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Dementia, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

ginger95's review against another edition

dark tense medium-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? Yes

4.75

This was a mystery that I could not put down, and I finished in one day. I was deeply invested in the main character, and the bits of the past that were intertwined with the present.

I wasn't expecting who the killer was at all, and it really took me off guard! I did feel like there was a disconnect about Luke, I mean it was implied he was a manipulator/sociopath? and I feel like they built it up a little too much to be a red herring. Other than that great read!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Child death

Moderate: Animal death and Gun violence

Minor: Animal cruelty, Incest, and Rape

lizgriffinwords's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

This book/author came recommended by Adrienne Young as a great example of voice & timeline/POV jump “rule breaking” used effectively to paint a great mystery. Very much enjoyed this riveting tale with plentiful twists and suspicions thrown on several characters before the real criminals (past and present) are revealed.

Content warnings: parental abuse, gun violence, murder/death (including of a child), implied/perceived suicides

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Murder

Moderate: Child death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Grief

Minor: Death of parent

jamiemerritt0's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Murder

Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault

rockshaw22's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol

_viv's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicide, and Violence

popsicleplease's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Gun violence, and Murder

Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, and Child abuse

Minor: Cancer and Suicide

miagw962's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

It only works if you back the right horse.

Very easy to read thriller that felt pretty powerful the first half. It just felt very realistic and very mysterious which obviously meant it was very fun to read. I found the ending to be a little lacklustre and over the top in comparison to the realism and intrigue of the lead up. But I guess it's the journey that counts! Definitely interested in reading the sequel.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Violence, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

dragondelibros's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Gun violence, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Suicide, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

rebelstorm's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.75

 4.6/5
Quality of writing: 5
Plot development: 4
Pace: 5
Characters: 4
Enjoyability: 5
Ease of reading: 5 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Gun violence, and Murder

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Rape