Reviews tagging 'Pregnancy'

The Good Samaritan by John Marrs

6 reviews

bbethcasas's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I did not like this book at all. I knew it within the first few pages. The main character, Laura, is a horrible person and has ZERO redeeming qualities. At no point in the story does she do a single selfless thing. She works at a mental health hotline where people who feel tempted to harm themselves can call and talk to someone who will be nonjudgmental and understanding. Laura instead encourages and guilts many people into following through with their plans. Nothing good about her. Of course there are so many twists and surprises, but overall, it just left a bad taste in my mouth. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Mental illness, Murder, Pregnancy, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Violence

nurse_travels's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Mental illness, Gaslighting, Murder, Suicide, Child death, and Pregnancy

strictlydancer12's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Violence, and Pregnancy

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

kmwolff's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Grief, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Death, and Bullying

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Stalking, Self harm, Pregnancy, and Abandonment

Minor: Adult/minor relationship

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