Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

The Devil and Mrs. Davenport by Paulette Kennedy

34 reviews

davisce03's review against another edition

5.0

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

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This book was perfect. A world so beautifully crafted I did not want to leave.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting

megan_harper's review against another edition

4.5

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Murder

Moderate: Medical content, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Pregnancy

harbingermeow's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 89%

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I just lost interest since the plot was really dragging.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Pregnancy

rbuzzy's review

5.0

dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense 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: No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization, Car accident, Alcohol

Moderate: Abortion

megwilli's review

4.25

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Rape

Minor: Fatphobia, Self harm, Abortion

darkwillow's review

4.0

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Although this novel touches on subjects that are difficult to read about, it was so thoughtfully written. I enjoyed this book. 

"If you could go back to a previous era, what era would that be?"

No thank you, I am good. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault

Moderate: Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Grief, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Gaslighting

ohhayitsjess's review

4.5

dark inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting

Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Murder, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Child death, Death, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Rape, Self harm, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Pregnancy

kaylokay_'s review

4.25

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Sexual harassment

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness, Self harm

Minor: Body shaming, Pregnancy

ashleekraus's review

5.0

challenging emotional mysterious sad tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting

Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Pregnancy

Minor: Cancer, Gun violence, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Stalking, Abortion

yinzer_barbie's review

3.75

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Murder, Gaslighting

Moderate: Self harm, Grief, Abandonment