Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow

97 reviews

frankieclc's review against another edition

has content that I was really struggling to read

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Racial slurs

t0wana's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, and Rape

clotalksbooks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective fast-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

5.0

Powerhouse of a book. A lyrical masterpiece. 

Tragedy and beauty sit side by side. I've rarely read something that is in one breath harrowing and the next bringing me joy. If you were to simplify what this plot is about, I'm going to be honest and say I would have read with trepidation. I know this world is atrocious. But this book is magic in that it shows you also the love in this world. 

I truly cared about this family, through all the generations. The sibling relationships were a particular favourite, though I admit I'm a bit jealous. 

A terrific debut, and I will eagerly read everything by this author.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Racism, Violence, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Gun violence

winnieho's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Child abuse, and Rape

hannahclubley's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Child abuse

doctorjessie's review against another edition

challenging reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, Racial slurs, and Death

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Abandonment

theresaclare's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Racism

Moderate: Rape and Child abuse

louise010's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Child abuse, Death, Murder, Sexual assault, Racism, and Rape

l0bke's review against another edition

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Racism, and Child abuse

Moderate: Police brutality

clairew97's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, War, Abandonment, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Medical trauma, Racism, Gun violence, Incest, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Classism, Cursing, Hate crime, Misogyny, Murder, Police brutality, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Racial slurs, Violence, Vomit, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Grief, Rape, and Sexual content