Reviews tagging 'Suicide'

The Girl in Red by Christina Henry

3 reviews

sirius_feanor's review

4.0

It is quite good, a very solid post-apocalyptic story. Reads rather interesting in view of crna pandemic, especially considering it was written before that. I do have issues with the whole "I won't do what government tell me to do in this emergency situation because I said so" (and also for plot convenience).  I would also want more reasoning as to why getting to grandma's house is the solution to survival, but it is a retelling of  Red Riding Hood, so whatever.
I should note a well balanced mix of Before and After chapters. Although the ending was rather abrupt. At one moment I thought that the author would give an open ending, without Red getting to the cabin. And that would have enrage me as a reader, but I would understand it.

And one final thing. You're a gal walking through the woods across the country, trying to avoid people. Would you wear a RED HOODIE? Neither would I.

But in general I enjoyed this book quite a lot.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Death of parent, Gore, Murder, and Racism

Minor: Cursing, Hate crime, Kidnapping, and Suicide

gizley0420's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence

Moderate: Kidnapping and Racism

Minor: Rape and Suicide

kayo32's review

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, and Gore

Moderate: Gun violence

Minor: Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, and Racism