Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

151 reviews

smkelly1997's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Wow. All I can say is wow. Incredible. Captivating. Wow. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Abandonment, and Racism

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Dementia

radfordmanor's review against another edition

challenging dark hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Dementia, Emotional abuse, Murder, Racism, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Grief, Medical content, and Physical abuse

Minor: Sexual harassment, Transphobia, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Violence

avacate9's review against another edition

adventurous challenging informative reflective 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Dementia, Domestic abuse, Dysphoria, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Abandonment, Bullying, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Classism, Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

book_voyager's review against another edition

I just wasn’t feeling this book after all. Maybe later.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Racism, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, and Physical abuse

suzannah's review against another edition

emotional informative medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Medical content, Grief, Classism, Racial slurs, Transphobia, Dementia, Sexual assault, Rape, Chronic illness, Racism, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Cultural appropriation

laurendenton's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional reflective tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Medical content, Racism, and Death

Moderate: Grief, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexism, Addiction, Dementia, and Misogyny

Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Stalking, and Cursing

suzyh5317's review against another edition

challenging dark hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs

Moderate: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Hate crime, Death, Death of parent, Violence, and Racism

mel_s_bookshelf's review against another edition

challenging reflective medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racism, Abandonment, Classism, Death of parent, Death, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Transphobia, Sexism, and Hate crime

marissasa's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious 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

5.0

This multi-generational family book is unique and engaging, and unlike any story I've read before. The concept of identical twins splitting off and living vastly different lives that are complete opposites of each other, and their choices impacting the lives of their daughters in deep ways, is so fascinating on its own and Brit Bennett pulled it off in writing effortlessly and beautifully. Every character felt so fleshed out, flawed, and real, from the main family members to their partners and the side characters supporting them along the way. It was satisfying to read diverse and intersectional issues these characters went through being handled in such a well thought out way, and the author's writing really elevated her story with colorful language and noticeable but skillful use of literary devices. I was engaged throughout and found myself reading faster at times because I couldn't wait to see what happened next. I loved the idea she put forward that there comes a point when you have been lying for so long that it becomes true for yourself because it is the reality you've chosen to live and believe. Once this story's television adaptation is ready I will be watching it the day it comes out! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, and Sexual content

journicanread's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Colonisation, Transphobia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Gaslighting, Hate crime, Misogyny, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Dementia