Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark

6 reviews

lorraine19's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.25

Overall a very interesting look on morality and justice. It changes perspectives and jumps throughout the timeline - but does so in a way that's easy to follow. 

My biggest gripe with the book is that it gives "all men are trash" vibes. The female characters are deep and complicated, while the males are very flat and one sided. The arguably one "good" male character is barely in the book and plays such an insignificant role. 

That being said, it isn't too hard to overlook it a bit because the girls are the main focus. It is a page turner that keeps you on edge. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Classism, Addiction, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Stalking, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Grief, Sexual assault, Child abuse, and Death of parent

Poverty, debt

bookswithajew's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting

Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Pedophilia

aharper's review

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Death of parent

Moderate: Sexual violence and Rape

jillianalice's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.75

I could not put this down, it was entrancing to read. 

The author flawlessly switched between POVs and timelines, I was never confused. All the puzzle pieces fit perfectly by the end. 

The characters were written with such nuance and depth, so when you finish you don’t even know who you’re rooting for. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Classism, Sexism, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Rape

basicbookstagrammer's review

adventurous dark inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Car accident, Classism, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Rape, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Misogyny

bunnypez's review

challenging sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, and Sexual violence

Minor: Bullying, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Sexism