Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian

16 reviews

syche's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

I have always enjoyed Chris Bohjalian’s writing but it’s been a while since I’ve read one of his books—this was a nice return to his style. Super engaging, very detailed. I’m going to have to see what else of his I’ve missed over the last few years.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Infertility, and Sexism

Moderate: Colonisation, Grief, Sexual violence, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Fatphobia, Miscarriage, Incest, and Alcohol

icebrg8's review

challenging dark informative sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Colonisation, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Alcoholism, Infertility, and Sexual violence

Minor: Incest, Miscarriage, and Suicidal thoughts

jcargabr's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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? Yes

4.25

Wonderful historical fiction dealing with domestic violence, the patriarchy, and religion

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, and Violence

cathuluu's review

challenging dark informative slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• 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: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts

reading_ladies_blog's review

Read 60% + last chapter and epilogue ….not to my taste 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Self harm, Incest, Death, Child abuse, and Alcohol

liblibby's review

dark emotional tense slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Violence