Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson

2 reviews

alavenderx's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

A Dickensian-style cast of characters, so cleverly written. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Police brutality, and Death

Moderate: Abortion

nialiversuch's review

dark emotional funny informative mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Violence, Death, Drug use, Murder, Police brutality, Medical content, Mental illness, Alcohol, and Grief

Moderate: Rape, Misogyny, and Sexual assault

Minor: War, Abandonment, and Abortion