Reviews tagging 'Gore'

The Good Samaritan by John Marrs

2 reviews

peachani's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Suicide, Gore, Child death, Death, Grief, Murder, and Child abuse

Moderate: Stalking, Addiction, Fatphobia, Blood, Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, and Pregnancy

Minor: Medical content, Dysphoria, Cursing, Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Pedophilia, Animal cruelty, Drug abuse, and Alcohol

theelmstreetlibrary's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

4.0

If I hadn’t of been so busy this month I think i would have devoured this book in a couple of days. 

Laura is a very well written unhinged protagonist and villain, who you will despise through out but can’t get enough of! This book had me internally screaming out of frustration and anger - it really toys with your emotions and feelings towards characters. 

A deliciously dark and twisted thriller! I just wish certain aspects, specifically ones regarding Laura’s mindset (I don’t want to give spoilers) were explored further, so the reader could understand her further - as some parts left me wanting more! 

A very well written game of cat and mouse. But check TW!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Grief

Moderate: Gaslighting, Death, and Pregnancy

Minor: Drug use, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, and Gore