Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica

16 reviews

elliejellybeanz's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

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

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Body horror

Moderate: Alcohol, Misogyny, and Sexism

Minor: Sexual violence and Child abuse

drunk driving resulting in death

cass_lit's review

2.25

I wanted to DNF this when it used the R word twice in the first chapter, but I was borrowing it from a friend.  I decided to push through and make note of this in my review. While the rest of the plot was semi-enjoyable, I stand by the fact that the use of the word was unnecessary and shouldn’t have been in the book. There were plenty of other ways to make sure we knew the kidnapped child was being abused that didn’t include using ableist language. 

Overall, I didn’t hate this but it was a reminder of why I don’t read a lot of thrillers. I’m not a fan of constant flash backs, which most thrillers depend on. I HATED Leo’s POV — he’s a messed up kid with a whole lot of trauma who needed therapy and parental attention. His dad also needed therapy. There was a lot of talk about abuse and sexual harassment/assault that I personally thought wasn’t necessary. Everyone sucked, really. Finally, a warning *ABOUT THE ACTUAL CULPRIT FYI*:

out of all of the shitty people in this book the author could have pinned it on…. She picks one of the two lesbians? 🥴

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Ableism, Murder, Physical abuse, and Child abuse

Moderate: Blood, Domestic abuse, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Suicide

jeccycka's review against another edition

challenging dark tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Torture, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Medical content, Abandonment, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Bullying, Car accident, Vomit, Self harm, Pregnancy, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual violence

Minor: Cursing, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Body horror

tinytrashqueen's review

dark mysterious tense fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Blood, Death of parent, Death, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Self harm

Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual violence, Vomit, Excrement, Stalking, and Suicide

readingwithally's review against another edition

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Suicide, Domestic abuse, and Sexual violence

alexa_wroblewski's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual violence