Reviews tagging 'Rape'

The Woman in the Library, by Sulari Gentill

16 reviews

flyoverzoner's review

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I will start by saying I listened to this on audiobook, so sorry if I spell names wrong. 

I found this book to be really off-putting at times. I didn't like the story within the story, I don't think it was executed well, nor did it add much to the book. 

The portion of the book dedicated to Hannah was my least favorite part. Having her be explained simple concepts by Leo, and then /that/ whole plot doing a 180, seemed completely unnecessary. Maybe Leo's annoying mansplaining was supposed to be telling of his lack of expertise, but it was a struggle to get through. 

In the part of the story involving Freddie, I didn't particularly bond with any of the characters, nor was I invested in their relationships, because they kept making incredibly stupid decisions. Freddie and Cain were not interesting enough to take up so much time in this story, but I guess they were needed to continue the plot. 

The murder mystery itself kept me interested enough to listen until the end, since I was invested in the whodunit and their reasoning. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Violence, Pedophilia, and Rape

someryarns's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Rape, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Injury/injury detail, Physical abuse, and Stalking

jamie_reads_stuff's review

challenging funny mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

I actually really liked the meta ness of this! Relived the mystery of it also! Only thing was the ending was somewhat underwhelming but it was a fun and fast read!

Spoiler

the twist with Leo tho??? The emails???? My god that was well executed

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Death, Domestic abuse, Injury/injury detail, Murder, Sexual violence, and Violence

Moderate: Alcoholism and Racism

stampest's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

• 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Gore, Gun violence, Medical content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Body horror, Physical abuse, and Rape

arthur_ant18's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Stalking

Moderate: Gun violence, Injury/injury detail, Violence, Alcohol, and Child abuse

Minor: Rape, Sexual content, and Incest

aevans4's review

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? No

2.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape

booksnbones13's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

caseythereader's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Alcohol, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Injury/injury detail, Murder, Addiction, Medical content, Blood, Cursing, Drug abuse, Gun violence, and Stalking

Moderate: Torture and Rape

Minor: Racism and Sexual content

toorsdenote's review

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• 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? Yes

4.5

This is both a mystery/thriller, and also a book about a woman writing a book about a woman writing a book. I enjoyed trying to keep track of which level of book I was in. :-D

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Stalking

Moderate: Rape and Child abuse

chaotically_katie's review

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

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

2.75

It had so much potential, and it’s such an interesting style of writing. But the lack of focus on the murder victim, and the main plot point of the scream, really disappointed me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Violence, Toxic friendship, Sexual violence, Torture, Stalking, Murder, Drug use, Cursing, Child death, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Rape, Racism, Injury/injury detail, Blood, and Domestic abuse