Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Fractured by Karin Slaughter

12 reviews

coffeeandlibraries0907's review against another edition

dark emotional sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

This is a phenomenal book and Will Trent is one of my favorite characters. This book has a lot of dark things to include sexual assault, murder, physical abuse, abuse (sexual and physical) to minors, and at times offensive language. However, I think Karin Slaughter talks about these things as horrible and disgusting from the perspective of law enforcement. This is to say she does this with respect and care needed for the subject at hand. 

Will Trent becomes a much more thought out and intriguing character in this second book. He is someone you root for and care about. As a reader you not only want Will Trent to solve his case, but you also want him to have some wins in life- which becomes clear is easier said than done. I can’t wait to keep rooting for this character….and his ancient dog Betty haha. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Sexual assault, and Murder

katy_four's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Child abuse and Suicide

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Abandonment

jenniferesque's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

brandie_abbie19's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, and Pregnancy

Minor: Transphobia

peachmoni's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Violence, and Grief

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Confinement, Cursing, Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Excrement, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, and Classism

popsmcc17's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore and Violence

Moderate: Child abuse

hambo221's review

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Pregnancy

cammaleahh's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, Kidnapping, and Murder

Minor: Child abuse, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts

missmichalalynn's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

surprise the teacher had a little girl fetish and convinced the copy guy to help him. interested to see how will handles having a partner for the long term

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Suicide, and Murder

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Torture, and Blood

Minor: Confinement, Rape, and Sexual violence

autumnwhite's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-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: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail