Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

Idol by Louise O'Neill

17 reviews

sorkka's review against another edition

mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, and Stalking

Moderate: Drug use, Rape, Eating disorder, Sexual content, Addiction, Abandonment, Drug abuse, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Sexual violence

dlsmk's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

1.5

I hated this. I think that was the point but it was also just a slog. Not for me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Death of parent, Dementia, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Body shaming, Bullying, Drug use, Gaslighting, Infertility, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Pandemic/Epidemic, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship

charlottefannon's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexism, Toxic friendship, Misogyny, Body shaming, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Cursing, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Stalking, Addiction, Fatphobia, Abandonment, Alcohol, Bullying, Toxic friendship, Body shaming, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Drug use, Domestic abuse, and Drug abuse

Minor: Dementia

ariane06's review

challenging emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Rape, and Panic attacks/disorders

elles_bells_'s review

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

This story had me hooked. It was pretty easy to read and had some engaging twists, although maybe not that shocking. It was a really interesting character to be inside the head of, but also not terribly complex. 
Interesting themes though of memory. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence and Eating disorder

Minor: Drug abuse

njm1993's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Drug abuse, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault

thatbookishgem's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Drug abuse, Drug use, Abortion, and Rape

0ldoini's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Rape, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Abortion, Body shaming, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Fatphobia

Minor: Dementia, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy

sxftline's review

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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: Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Gaslighting, Stalking, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Body shaming, Panic attacks/disorders, Infidelity, Abortion, and Vomit

hippiequeen's review

dark reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Such a catchy and dark novel, it had me hooked and quite often twisted my guts. At first, I was rooting for Sam, but then oh god, it seemed like everyone was just soaking in darkness in this story. I guess it’s the beauty of Louise O’Neill’s writing; I have been reading her stories since I was 18 and they have helped immensely with dealing with my own traumas. This book is not for those who can be triggered by a number of things, so I would recommend being careful, but overall it’s such an amazingly written book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Rape, Gaslighting, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, Alcohol, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Vomit, Toxic friendship, Stalking, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Infidelity, and Fatphobia

Moderate: Pregnancy, Abortion, Forced institutionalization, and Dementia