Reviews tagging 'Blood'

The Chain by Adrian McKinty

26 reviews

kelsey24's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

This was a terrifying plot that kept me riveted throughout the entire book, especially learning that it is based on similar true events. The emotional rollercoaster the author takes you on is intense and at times you feel like you're living it. The ending was slightly too Hollywood for me, as I think it could have easily gone on for another hundred pages in order to really explore the consequences, as I'm not a fan of everything being wrapped up in a pretty bow. Other than that it was solid.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Confinement, Drug abuse, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Violence, Addiction, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Suicidal thoughts

cassidyemaier's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

When I learned the concept of this book I was really intrigued because it seemed really fascinating. I waited months for this book on the Libby app so I when it was finally time I was so excited. Unlike most of the thrillers I’ve read, this one didn’t have me on my toes, I had no theories and there really weren’t any twists? Everything was fairly factual and I wasn’t surprised by the ending at all. I’m glad I read it but I’m slightly disappointed.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Cursing, Suicide, Drug use, Drug abuse, Kidnapping, Self harm, Child abuse, Blood, Gun violence, Death, and Murder

rcarr14's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Cancer, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Blood, Death, Addiction, Fire/Fire injury, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Vomit, Murder, and Panic attacks/disorders

erica_reads_things's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5

Ehhhhhh! This book had a super interesting plot and premise, but I could not get past the cringe writing and dialogue at times. The last forth of the book was also just okay compared to the interesting baseline plot of the Chain. Once the second half of the book started I guessed the "twist" right away, unfortunately. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, Child abuse, Murder, Stalking, Blood, Drug abuse, Death, Addiction, Vomit, Kidnapping, and Confinement

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Cancer

Minor: Sexual content

redefiningrachel's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-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? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Kidnapping, Death, Murder, Child abuse, Grief, Child death, Emotional abuse, and Trafficking

Moderate: Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, and Car accident

Minor: Pregnancy

peyviz's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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? No

3.5

I enjoyed this book overall. My only complaint is it went on a little too long after the main storyline was over, the ending could have been shorter. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Stalking, Gun violence, Drug abuse, Death, Addiction, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Blood, and Gore

Moderate: Alcohol, Cancer, Terminal illness, Alcoholism, and Medical content

Minor: Abandonment and War

antidietleah's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? No

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Cancer, Confinement, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Violence, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, and Murder

Moderate: Alcohol and Blood

Minor: Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual content

peace's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Death, Blood, and Murder

kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• 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

Such a terrifying, yet fascinating premise for a book. This is a unique thriller and one that I won’t forget about anytime soon. The second half of the book drug on a little for me but once I understood why it was set up the way it was, the pace picked up again. It didn’t take me long to identify the bad guy once the second part of the book started but it was gratifying to be right in the end. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Confinement, Drug abuse, Addiction, Blood, Cancer, Child death, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence

jgwags's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Kidnapping, Gore, Stalking, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Violence, Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Cancer, Chronic illness, Confinement, Abortion, Death, Drug use, Grief, Medical trauma, Vomit, Gun violence, and Physical abuse