Reviews tagging 'Medical content'

Rhythm of War Part One by Brandon Sanderson

3 reviews

lilifane's review

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective 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

5.0

Rhythm of War, Part 1 and 2

Easily my favorite book of the series (together with Words of Radiance). I loved this so much, I...
It is not as action packed as previous books, but that worked perfectly for me. And it's probably the first time that I didn't mind the length of the book. I was so invested in every single story line, there were no parts that dragged for me. I loved all the character interactions, dialogues, growth. I loved how every little scene helped you to understand the characters and their motivations and how it prepared you for the grand, epic and emotional finale(s). 
I also loved the themes. Mental health and especially depression are a huge part of the plot. And the way it is described, explored and handled is done SO well. And so many other themes I can't discuss because of spoilers. I loved how a huge part of the book takes place in this isolated location with a spy/underground rebellion story. I loved the Shadesmar parts this time, because it was basically a trial situation. 
The epilogue left me confused again, and I'm afraid of what book 5 will bring. Why is it still a year until it comes out? 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Suicidal thoughts, War, Forced institutionalization, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Violence, Death, Dementia, Racism, Slavery, Toxic friendship, Blood, Colonisation, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Confinement

Moderate: Addiction

volsungreads's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Genocide, Medical content, Mental illness, Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Confinement, Gore, Blood, and Colonisation

sophiesmallhands's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Violence, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Mental illness, Medical content, Slavery, Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief

Minor: Suicide attempt and Confinement