Reviews tagging 'Sexual harassment'

The People We Keep by Allison Larkin

9 reviews

amandajt11's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault

clo_l's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

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

4.0

This book was an emotional rollercoaster. The story of a young girl, left to fend for herself, never knowing love, companionship or security. April has lived a million lives in the span of this book. She has loved & left, over and over and over. Never feeling worthy enough to stay with the people she truly loves & who love her back. It was hard, reading about her falling into the same patterns and not allowing herself to settle down. I absolutely love the characters in this book, especially Margo & Ethan. The ending is bittersweet and hopeful, although I need MORE!

I need to know what else happens, does Justin come around? What about Robert? Who does little Max grow up to be? Ughhhh I seriously need more! I’m not ready to let go of April.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Blood, and Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Sexual assault, Homophobia, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Cancer, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Car accident, and Vomit

reid23's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

new favorite book. it sounds so cheesy to say, but it literally made me laugh, cry, and everything in between. it felt like a privilege to be inside April’s mind and accompany her on her journeys. this is a beautiful read and i highly recommend it to those who have ever been in search of meaning and love.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Domestic abuse, and Injury/Injury detail

wispwill's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

theonlybaillie's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Pregnancy, Child abuse, and Grief

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Death of parent, Drug use, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Cursing, Dementia, Injury/Injury detail, and Rape

lornreadsbooks's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

colleenkelly's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Pedophilia, Child abuse, Sexual harassment, and Abandonment

shaynahicks21's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Alcohol

cordeliadarkles's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.0

 A captivating story about a lost girl, forced to grow up too soon, trying to make sense of herself and her very dysfunctional life; while grasping for dreams to come reality.

The moment I read the book dedication, I knew I was all in for the entire ride.

April, our main character, is sharp, resourceful, and funny. Yet, highly impulsive, even childish at times. I can't help wonder if it would've been more appropriate for age the MC a couple of years older. I'm around April's age and felt extremely uncomfortable with much of her immature thought process.

Even though I was very sympathetic towards April, her constantly driving from place to place, her getting away from everyone who started showing affection made it complicated to connect with her.

In short, it's a book many will enjoy for the same reasons others will find it tedious. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment and Pregnancy

Moderate: Alcoholism and Sexual content

Minor: Cancer, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, and Violence