Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Our Darkest Night: A Novel of Italy and the Second World War by Jennifer Robson

5 reviews

sarahflanders's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad 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? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Genocide, Gore, Grief, War, Antisemitism, Death, Gun violence, Murder, Pregnancy, Rape, Violence, and Blood

cassie5489's review against another edition

emotional informative tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.5

I have read so many WW2 historical fiction books, but none based in Italy so this was very interesting. Definitely heart wrenching!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence

travelthrupages's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Physical abuse, Violence, Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Blood, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Genocide, Hate crime, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, and Torture

Moderate: Confinement, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Pregnancy

owlmybookandplanneradventures's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

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

4.25

Poignant, atmospheric, & memorable are 3 words that come to mind to describe this WWII related story about persevering & showing resilience when faced with adversity. It simultaneously broke & warmed my heart. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Physical abuse, and Violence

amnda527's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Antisemitism, Blood, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Genocide, Medical content, Murder, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, and Gun violence