Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

A Simple Plan by Scott Smith

3 reviews

rockyc5's review

dark 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

1.0

JUST WATCH THE MOVIE. Scott Smith also worked on it and the plot is just better. 

It's well and tightly written, defines Midwestern Noir, but for me this book SUCKS! I couldnt put it down but I also had to keep looking away! The guy is horrible about his brother and brother's dog. The story leaves you cold. The whole thing feels purposeless and meaningless. Bad choices all around. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Animal death, Fatphobia, and Animal cruelty

Moderate: Gun violence and Pregnancy

Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Medical content

gellyreads's review against another edition

tense slow-paced

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

3.0

The first half of this book was an absolute slog. It picked up, but God. Hank is disgusting and I wanted to hurt him throughout the entire book. He should've never been married or had kids. This book made me keep thinking "men should be stopped" and not for the reasons the author wanted me to.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Animal cruelty, Murder, Animal death, Sexual content, Death, Blood, Gun violence, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, and Alcohol

meganrae047's review against another edition

dark 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Gore, Murder, Death, Animal death, Body shaming, and Fatphobia

Moderate: Animal cruelty and Death of parent

Minor: Kidnapping and Pregnancy