Reviews tagging 'Animal cruelty'

Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson

16 reviews

sinaprst's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

and my new found hyperfixation continues with book two of the stormlight archives, which is just as much of a banger as the first one. 

somehow with these books 1000 pages feels almost not enough. i cannot stop thinking about this world, its lore and, most importantly, its characters. this book series is ruining my social life and i love it. all i want is talk about every minute detail of this story and universe and i'm unreasonably angry at the people around me for not reading these books. I NEED SOMEONE TO TALK ABOUT ALL OF THIS WITH!!! please send help!!!!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Slavery, Violence, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death

abby_can_read's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense 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

3.0

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I really wanted to like this book and I didn't. I struggled with the first book as well. The worldbuilding, the lore, and the magic system are amazing. The characters were good and I thought the relationships were good. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, and War

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Slavery, and Grief

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Suicidal thoughts

takarakei's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

5.0

There were multiple points while reading this book when I was actually screaming out loud, on the edge of my seat, and crying. This is only my second 5 star book of 2024 so far.

Honor is dead... but I'll see what I can do

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, and War

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Slavery

animal death/cruelty:

A mc's horse dies during war. Besides that all animals are made-up species: there is an animal fighting ring, a zoo visited by characters, and other animals killed.

kassidyreads's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and War

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol

modryzamek's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal cruelty, Death, Death of parent, and Murder

karlin0336's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective 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

5.0

So many awesome monents throughout this book.  This book has a reputation for being one of the most beloved of Brandon Sanderson's books, and it definitely deserves that praise.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Death of parent, and War

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Racism, Murder, and Classism

Minor: Alcoholism, Confinement, Genocide, Panic attacks/disorders, and Slavery

adbird13's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring mysterious 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

Happy to have guessed at least two major plot points. I struggle with the interludes....I'm sure they have great payoffs but it really takes me out of it. Thank the storm father they killed off that one lady I can't remember her name who was so annoying so quickly. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Slavery, Violence, and War

Minor: Animal cruelty and Suicidal thoughts

nekoshka's review against another edition

adventurous tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Classism

Moderate: Confinement, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal cruelty

iono's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Classism

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Slavery, Blood, and Grief

Minor: Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail

queenie_ofthe_void's review

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense 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

5.0

Even better the second time around! Kaladin and Adolin my be my favorites, but Shallan was the MVP this time. She's so much more interesting on a second run through. This book is my favorite.

The trio coming together, The Duel, I Am A Stick, Renarin training with his plate, meeting Zahael... But what was Jasnah doing the whole time in Shadesmar? When did Zahael get here and where did he lose Nightblood? How did Nin/Nale get Nightblood?

IT'S ALL SO GOOD. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and War