Reviews tagging 'Child death'

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

60 reviews

jacinderr's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

Relatable because I too hate people and want to hide in a house with my only two designated companions I can I tolerate. 

Not very spooky, more of a character study 

Somehow very gothic and very cottagecore at the same time.

A very accessible and great beginner classic!! Simple writing style and well paced, plot was predictable but the characters and atmosphere were so intriguing 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Death

Minor: Child death and Violence

the_escapist's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting

Minor: Child death and Chronic illness

lambchop12's review against another edition

dark sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Child death, and Murder

msradiosilence's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Suicide

amandabcook's review against another edition

dark reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

_caeruleum's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-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

4.25

Liked the atmosphere and the characterization. Interesting seeing the dynamics between the characters unfold.  If you like books with an unreliable main character/narrator, you might like it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Violence, Dementia, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Child death, Confinement, and Murder

Minor: Child abuse

kuromxs's review against another edition

dark hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Child death, Death, and Death of parent

merricatblackwood's review against another edition

dark mysterious

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Murder

mollykat3b621's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Dementia, Grief, and Murder

Minor: Child abuse and Child death

aegireads's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship