Reviews tagging 'Rape'

The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir

54 reviews

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

faizoo's review against another edition

emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Incest, Rape, and Grief

caherne's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Rape, and Sexual assault

baileycowen's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

4.25

Truly a book that provoked a lot of thought, it was a fascinating engagement and critique of the extreme problems of extreme religious sects. I liked the ending, felt that it wrapped up in a realistic but hopeful way. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Suicide, and Religious bigotry

thislibrarylife's review against another edition

mysterious sad medium-paced

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

4.0

I really enjoyed this book. I heard about it on a podcast, and the intersection of reality shows + fundamentalism + scandal is all my interest points. Recommend for anyone who enjoys those realms, or who like rotating perspectives. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Rape, Religious bigotry, and Pregnancy

duranceau22ced's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Pregnancy, and Outing

dwellordream's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, and Pregnancy

themanicuredreader's review against another edition

dark reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

This book was made for me — it’s a TLC show in a book. Hello, Duggars! Essie was resourceful & played everyone against themselves, & I loved her for it. Essie & Roarke had such a genuine relationship. I’m so glad they had each other. I want even more backstory about the Hicks family, & I especially want a Liberty Bell spinoff. I admire & applaud Essie for speaking her truth. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape

lauragracel's review against another edition

inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide

Moderate: Rape

befreckledbookworm's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad 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

5.0

I ended up really liking this! You do end up rooting for Essie, and watching her navigate the situation she’s found herself in is very interesting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence