Reviews tagging 'Suicide'

Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall

67 reviews

asimonso's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

While a work of fiction, the historical foundation was strong and provided insights and POVs I never considered before or had the knowledge of. The authors ability to connect to the readers was engaging and thought provoking. I also appreciate the authors ending notes and nod to minorities and their experiences as well as calls to action and resources.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Police brutality, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Religious bigotry, Rape, Trafficking, Sexual violence, and Self harm

lpitlyk's review

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion

Minor: Suicide

greendog1200's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Abortion, Medical content, Suicide, Emotional abuse, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Infertility, Death of parent, Sexism, and Misogyny

Minor: Infidelity and Rape

allison_f_2023's review

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion and Suicide

jaklindberg's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Abortion, Confinement, Infertility, Pregnancy, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Death of parent, Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt

terraturtles's review

challenging emotional hopeful 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

Graphic: Abortion and Suicide

aliterarygoodtime's review against another edition

emotional informative fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Rape, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy

raisavibes's review

emotional informative inspiring reflective sad 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? N/A

4.5

If I didn’t read this book, I would have never learnt about the postwar maternity homes and forced adoption mandate. This story will take you on an emotional ride through motherhood and understand the importance of your right to want to be a mother. Every child a wanted child.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Abandonment, Murder, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Medical content, Grief, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Abortion, and Blood

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Abandonment

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cheri325's review

3.0

I read this book for a reason: to step inside the world of hopeless women who felt they had no choice but to choose an abortion. I wanted to understand. And while I didn’t agree by a long shot with all of the decisions made, I did care for the characters. And, I enjoyed the writing, for the most part.

But the string of coincidences and plot conveniences used made me knock some stars off. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Abortion, and Suicide attempt

maddiela's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion and Suicide

Moderate: Grief, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, and Miscarriage

Minor: Child death