Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

Here Comes the Sun by Nicole Dennis-Benn

21 reviews

ooo's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexism, Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Lesbophobia, Sexual violence, Self harm, Sexual assault, Rape, Physical abuse, Misogyny, and Outing

cdreibelbis's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• 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

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Lesbophobia, Rape, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Trafficking, Sexual violence, and Incest

abbie_'s review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

The bright cover and jaunty title did not prepare me for the contents of this book (I’m not one for reading or remembering synopses). I think this is one of the saddest books I’ve ever read, with cycles of violence and self-hatred that never end, spurred on by misogyny and homophobia, not to mention greed. A devastating exploration of the tourism industry in Jamaica, alongside female queerness. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual violence

joisaddler's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Animal death, Racism, Classism, Sexual assault, Colonisation, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Sexual violence, Sexual content, and Hate crime

bodagirl's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

This was not an easy read. The first two thirds of the book set up the family and community relationships and drag a bit, while the last third races to the conclusion. The themes surrounding sexual exploitation and sexual violence cannot be avoided and show how multigenerational trauma can become embedded within a family. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Lesbophobia

laurenw22's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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

4.5

 I could not put this one down, I think I devoured it in less than 2 days. Here Comes the Sun is a story of 3 women, a mother and her two daughters, in Jamaica, living in poverty alongside the wealth of tourism - which is simultaneously their source of income and threatening to destroy them. The book totally immerses you into their lives and although it takes a few chapters to get going as secrets start to be revealed you will find yourself entirely hooked. The descriptions of Jamaica was pretty stunning, but the book is not a light read. As our characters continuously hurt each other, and look back to wonder if it was ever worth it, you’ll be left thinking about them for days after. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, and Homophobia

violetends's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

solenekeleroux's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Dementia, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship

kaitsteak's review against another edition

dark sad slow-paced

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

0.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Trafficking, and Violence

keatynbergsten's review against another edition

dark emotional slow-paced

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

4.0

This book was a slow burn for me.  I really enjoyed it but had expected it to be a faster moving book for some reason.  The content was challenging and I felt like I often needed a breather from it after reading for a while. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Rape, Self harm, Racism, Child abuse, and Homophobia