Reviews tagging 'Torture'

The Perfect Husband by Lisa Gardner

2 reviews

abicaro17's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-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

4.75

Fantastic give me ten more of them!! Theresa unknowingly married a serial killer and after he tries to kill her, is jailed in a maximum security prison leaving her to go on the run with her 4 year old Samatha. J.T is an ex military and ex mercenary who Theresa seeks out when her husband breaks out of prison by killing two armed guards. She hires him to teach her to defend herself when her ex Jim comes for her. Between the touch her and die vibes, Theresa being a badass, and the twisty turny plot, this was an absolute banger for all 400ish pages. My literal only complaint is that I needed more like lead up to their romance/attraction. It felt kinda sudden and it was a little bit of a letdown but otherwise no notes! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

kateaz04's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse, Gun violence, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail