Reviews tagging 'Confinement'

The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens

2 reviews

sofiam19's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-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? It's complicated

3.0

Really enjoyed the first half but then it felt like a different book altogether. Slightly rushed, the writing of Lila felt hollow, and it just seemed very out there for what happens to Joe. It would’ve been at least a 4 if the author was consistent with the writing in the first half. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexual assault, and Rape

Moderate: War, Alcoholism, Incest, Death, Pedophilia, and Confinement

crimsonsparrow's review against another edition

dark hopeful tense medium-paced

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

4.0

A little on the nose, but a surprisingly good read in the style of Dean Koontz - but better. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence, Rape, Terminal illness, Violence, Kidnapping, and Gaslighting

Minor: Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Gun violence, War, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content