Reviews tagging 'Rape'

Burial Rites by Hannah Kent

27 reviews

amyteurhour's review against another edition

3.75

Content warning: murder, execution/capital punishment, animal death, violence, abuse, neglect, abandonment, death of parent, depression, suicidal thoughts, toxic relationship, assault, rape, child sexual abuse, panic attack, chronic illness, pregnancy, miscarriage, infidelity, ableism, classism, gaslighting

Definitely make sure to look through the content warnings (I'm sure I've missed some). Kent's writing was very atmospheric and painted a bleak picture of Agnes's last days. I highly recommend listening to the audiobook as Morven Christie gives an amazing performance to really bring Kent's words to life. If you usually speed up the audio, I wouldn't go any further than 1.5x; let yourself sink into the story. It's really slow, but just be patient with it

the catharsis at the end was such a relief. So sad but I felt much better after my sob fest

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Vomit, Chronic illness, Classism, Gore, Animal death, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Slavery, Bullying, Colonisation, Confinement, Excrement, Religious bigotry, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Toxic relationship, Torture, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Sexual assault, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Death, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Ableism, Blood, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy

venus_flytrap04's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Misogyny

Moderate: Rape and Murder

mangomimy28's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Murder

patsypoo's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Ugh, this book was so good! I was a little bit slow to get going but once it clicked I couldn't leave it alone. It's such an interesting and heartbreakingly sad story. My heart ached for Agnes, particularly towards the end.  
The family dynamics at Kornsá were fascinating as were the flashbacks from Agnes's past. I thought the writing was so atmospheric I was transported to Iceland every time I opened this book. I'm going for real later this year and now I'm even more excited to see it in person.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Blood

Moderate: Rape

e11en's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Murder, Death, and Grief

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Rape

fbarros's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.25

I have to give a lot of credit to the author on this one. This book, centered on the characters and their personal journeys, had me absolutely captivated.

I was genuinely anxious while reading it even though the plot is already fixed. It made me reflect on what it means to come to terms with death, injustice, and honestly, I couldn't put it down. 

The only minor quibble I have is that I wished for more exploration of those breathtaking Icelandic landscapes. Nevertheless, the desolation of certain places is definitely conveyed, which significantly influenced the overall atmosphere of the book. 

After another emotionally charged read, I think it's time for a break from sad books 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Death, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Sexual content, and Grief

tpasta's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.0

This books is really well written and well researched. The world the author describes is so vivid in my mind. This book is does not have a happy ending but it is hauntingly beautiful.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Miscarriage, and Misogyny

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Pregnancy, and Violence

Minor: Rape

emelynreads's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

Listen to the audiobook for Icelandic names, places and transcripts! The narrator brought to life the loneliness and depression in the main character. I originally wanted to read this book for it's Icelandic setting and the writing did not disappoint! This makes for a good winter time read/listen.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape

mollz77's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.75

most gripping and intriguing book i’ve read. an absolute must read

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Murder, and Death

Minor: Violence, Cursing, Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Animal death, and Rape

kaitthelibrarian's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Murder, and Animal death