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faithsbookreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Car accident, Death, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Death of parent, Torture, and Violence
lexithelion's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Kidnapping, Rape, Stalking, Sexism, Sexual assault, Blood, Gore, Violence, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, Death of parent, Mass/school shootings, Misogyny, Car accident, Child abuse, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Torture, Domestic abuse, and Drug abuse
Minor: Alcoholism, Suicide, Infidelity, Excrement, Medical content, and Vomit
This is a very dark book. There is only peaceful bliss in the very last chapter. Please see my content warning tags for dark themes in this book.luvey_reads's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Cursing, Child death, Alcohol, Blood, Car accident, Colonisation, Death, Animal death, Gun violence, and Violence
Moderate: War, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Genocide, Suicide, Sexual harassment, Racism, Pedophilia, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
edini's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual harassment, Torture, Toxic relationship, Gore, Blood, Body horror, and Death
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Death, Death of parent, Gun violence, Violence, Pedophilia, and Torture
Minor: Animal death
chemistreadingonthejob's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Island is the newest heart pounding thriller by Adrian McKinty, and it does not disappoint. Heather, a massage therapist and underappreciated stepmom, is on a family vacation in Austrailia with her new doctor husband and his bratty teenage kids. Heather doesn't have a proper education, but she has her head on her shoulders with plenty of survival skills. The kids are entitled and resent their new mom, while the father ignores their behavior. This changes as they become trapped on a private island inhabited by the sketchy O'Neil family, and Heather's parenting and survival abilities are put to the test.
"Perhaps they are worse than evil—they are bored"
This novel was filled with vivid imagery and dynamic characters brimming with depth. It is impossible not to root for Heather. I was on the edge of my seat with an increasing heart rate everytime the odds were against her. This was a wild ride from beginning to end. Everything about this story was unique and compelling. It's not everyday that I come across a genuinely original thriller that rocks me this hard. It's action packed and graphic with a surprisingly heartfelt end. There's one twist that was a bit predictable, but the reaction was not. The plot has an engaging design and is incredibly well written. It was interesting to learn that this book's setting is based on a real island. I also enjoyed learning a few pieces of Austrailian history, geography, and slang. For example, I learned about the bunyip, an aboriginal mythological man-eating monster. Somehow this part of the story makes Heather seem even more of a badass. Tired of your typical popcorn thrillers? Look no further because The Island is not your average B rated thriller. I for one, can't wait for The Island adaptation. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a unique and heart racing thriller.
Thank you Little, Brown and Company and Adrian McKinty for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Graphic: Animal death, Murder, and Sexual harassment
mfallon3491's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Confinement, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Car accident, Violence, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, Blood, Sexual harassment, Torture, and Murder
blujade's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Car accident, Confinement, Medical trauma, Murder, Sexual harassment, Death, Death of parent, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Vomit, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pedophilia
Minor: Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Colonisation, Hate crime, Racial slurs, and Body shaming
TWmeganrae047's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Animal death, Death, Death of parent, and Gun violence
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Car accident