Reviews tagging 'Incest'

The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir

48 reviews

jenshep's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Incest and Rape

woobat's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Incest and Sexual assault

nicolemeowz's review against another edition

dark sad tense

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest and Rape

chacepaulson's review against another edition

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Incest, Rape, and Sexual assault

Minor: Racism

birdinternet42's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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

Moderate: Suicide

Minor: Homophobia, Incest, and Rape

samantha_is_reading's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense 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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest, Religious bigotry, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Child death, Rape, and Outing

Minor: Abortion

kng_writes's review against another edition

dark inspiring sad fast-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

4.75

What an incredible read!! I loved the way Weir slowly unfurled the plot— giving us just enough backstory when needed, but not so much that the arc would immediately become obvious. The three narrators were a perfect choice for this book. All equally lovable, all equally flawed. I thoroughly enjoyed this one!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest and Rape

Moderate: Religious bigotry

Minor: Abortion

melissaa_clarkk's review against another edition

challenging dark medium-paced

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

4.0

This is not a typical book that I would pick up but I am happy that I did. A very challenging read based off the subject but one that is important to be shared. Although the topic around this book was hard it was a good read that had moments of joy. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest, Rape, Suicide, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt

cheche1's review against another edition

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

Im shook ( •᷄⌓•᷅ )
Never ever tust men dear me. 
It hooked me from beginning to end. 
Loved this.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, Rape, Sexual violence, and Religious bigotry

oliviaja's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Rape, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Animal cruelty