Reviews tagging 'Trafficking'

The Maid by Nita Prose

22 reviews

tamara_joy's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious tense

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Murder, Trafficking, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Toxic friendship

raen99's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, and Cancer

Minor: Physical abuse and Trafficking

swskorupa1's review against another edition

dark lighthearted mysterious medium-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? It's complicated

4.5

This book was funny yet had many twists in the plot. Great read for someone that likes mysteries without much gore. It’s dark but still enjoyable with many lovable characters. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Gaslighting, Grief, Medical content, Murder, Trafficking, and Death

reddeddy's review against another edition

dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective sad fast-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death, Murder, Physical abuse, Ableism, Chronic illness, Toxic relationship, Classism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Abandonment, Gaslighting, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, and Trafficking

Moderate: Cursing, Death of parent, Bullying, Addiction, Alcohol, Police brutality, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, and Xenophobia

paulasnotsosecretdiary's review against another edition

emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

2.0

The Maid contains a compelling closed-door murder mystery and a twist at the end. The central character demonstrates the characteristics of someone on the autism spectrum, yet nowhere is this explicitly acknowledged in the book. While the author uses these traits to further the plot, there is inauthenticity here and a heavy reliance on stereotypes. What is left is more of a caricature than a character. Readers looking for books depicting characters with autism by authors who are neurodivergent should try Helen Hoang's books. She is one of many neurodivergent authors who use their own experiences navigating the world as a starting point for some of their central characters and can offer readers a more authentic portrayal of someone with autism..

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Toxic relationship, Grief, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Ableism, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Death of parent, Cultural appropriation, Trafficking, and Cancer

sib_reads's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious 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

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Terminal illness, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Grief, Murder, Physical abuse, Drug use, Death, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Trafficking, Death of parent, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Bullying

Minor: Gun violence and Misogyny

evavstheworld's review against another edition

mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

This was absolutely delightful. Mystery and found family themes, along with Molly's unique personality and view of the world. Enjoyed this thoroughly!

Big thanks to Tandem Collective and Harper Collins for gifting me the hardback as part of a readalong.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Death, Drug use, Terminal illness, Trafficking, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder

booknerdbetty's review against another edition

challenging emotional mysterious medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Grief, Physical abuse, Trafficking, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Murder

Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, Infidelity, and Drug use

sophsg88's review against another edition

funny hopeful 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Drug use, Physical abuse, Trafficking, and Drug abuse

taria's review against another edition

challenging funny lighthearted mysterious fast-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Violence, Torture, Cancer, Death, Gaslighting, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Trafficking, and Ableism

Minor: Bullying, Abandonment, and Domestic abuse

Euthanasia

drug trafficking

death of grandparent