Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Moloka'i by Alan Brennert

2 reviews

nbaker83's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective sad slow-paced

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

5.0

I absolutely loved this book. I never learned much about Hawaiian history or leprosy, so I found the subject matter fascinating. Rachel’s story was simultaneously gut-wrenching and heart warming. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Death, Racism, Suicide, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt, Hate crime, Domestic abuse, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Homophobia, Alcoholism, Confinement, and Child death

dnpatterson2's review against another edition

dark emotional informative sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Medical content, and Death