Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell

67 reviews

gabie_reads's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

4.5

Beautifully written, a very atmospheric narrative. Really liked the way the story was build, in almost an investigative way, where at every page you go collecting and arranging the pieces together. Altought I was half expecting part of the ending, that did not spoil the experience at all. In a way, the story reminded me of Once upon a time in Hollywood. 
I ended the book feeling satisfied, but somehow wanting for more, to loose myself a little bit longer on that story. 
For me, this is a book to be savoured, so don’t rush the reading. Must say that I am excited to read more of O’Farrell’s work.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship

Minor: Physical abuse

dizzymisslizzy's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Animal death, Misogyny, Murder, and Toxic relationship

marymacb's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infertility, Murder, and Physical abuse

kristinamj's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Infertility, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Violence

leannanecdote's review against another edition

dark informative mysterious reflective tense medium-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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Ableism, Misogyny, Animal death, Classism, Grief, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Animal cruelty, Sexism, Body horror, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, and Murder

Minor: Miscarriage

dexkit10's review against another edition

emotional informative tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infertility, Death, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, and Murder

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Grief, and Domestic abuse

sarabookshelf's review against another edition

dark emotional tense

4.0

Fascinating premise of 16th century Italian courts, vivid descriptions of events and courts, interesting and fleshed out characters, but the tone and the story are quite dark so it's might not be everyone's cup of tea. Lucrezia's story is depressing and it shows the position of women in that age in an honest and brutal way. The writer never lets you forget that this is a child all of this is happening to, her naivety, sense of entrapment and loss are always present in the book, and you can't help but root for her, sometimes even in spite of her actions. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, and Emotional abuse

madamelacy's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad 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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Death, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Murder, Violence, Sexual violence, Rape, Pedophilia, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Infertility

merrynthomas's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Murder, Bullying, and Physical abuse

Minor: Infertility

rinofnowhere's review against another edition

dark hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infertility, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Rape, Emotional abuse, and Vomit