Reviews tagging 'Chronic illness'

The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith

25 reviews

kponturo's review against another edition

challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Misogyny, and Death

Moderate: Sexual violence, Eating disorder, Self harm, Rape, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Antisemitism, Suicide, Pedophilia, and Racism

abriggs07's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

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

4.0

I love this series but I also donate to the Trevor Project every time I read one of her books, as JK Rowling is transphobic. Lots of triggers and an interesting subject considering the author’s own experience with twitter. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Religious bigotry, Pedophilia, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Terminal illness, Addiction, Murder, Hate crime, Adult/minor relationship, Violence, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Medical content, Chronic illness, Fatphobia, Rape, Homophobia, and Grief

jodiesackettbrown's review against another edition

dark informative mysterious tense fast-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Antisemitism, Bullying, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Racial slurs, Suicide attempt, Rape, Violence, Drug abuse, Drug use, Hate crime, and Mental illness

This is a spectacular book despite all the constant warnings I’ve given.

tmn126's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Chronic illness, Body shaming, Suicide attempt, Ableism, Child abuse, Violence, Sexual harassment, Murder, Drug use, Cursing, and Bullying

mypatronusisajedi's review against another edition

dark tense slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Antisemitism, Body shaming, Bullying, Chronic illness, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail, Racial slurs, Drug use, Racism, Drug abuse, Hate crime, Mental illness, Self harm, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Addiction, Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Ableism

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, Dysphoria, Eating disorder, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Stalking, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Rape, Cancer, Pedophilia, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy