Reviews tagging 'Gun violence'

Never by Ken Follett

4 reviews

bass_clarinet's review

challenging dark informative tense medium-paced

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

4.25

Ken Follett finds a way to write everything perfectly the way this situation would happen: the main characters acted level-headed in their actions. This is what is terrifying about this book, it can feasibly happen. Even with the best intentions, people can suffer. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War

Moderate: Misogyny, Police brutality, Rape, Sexism, Cursing, Gun violence, Slavery, Physical abuse, Death, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, Alcohol, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Trafficking, and Violence

joey1914's review against another edition

dark emotional informative sad tense fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Violence, Death, Gore, Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual content, War, Cancer, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, and Murder

bre88's review

adventurous challenging dark informative medium-paced

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

4.5

Wow - a very intense read. The story follows multiple perspectives as rising tensions lead to escalating military actions around the world.  Follett does a great job showcasing how close we are to nuclear war and the precarious nature of peace.  It definitely raised my anxiety levels especially the last 3 chapters. Highly recommend for people who enjoy multiple POVs and thrillers. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Gun violence, and Violence

Moderate: Confinement and Xenophobia

Minor: Sexual harassment and Alcohol

camz's review against another edition

tense medium-paced

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

1.25

 

¡Felicitaciones a NUNCA por quitarle el título de “Peor libro de Follett que he leído” a La caída de los gigantes! Fue una contienda difícil, ambos candidatos dieron lo mejor de ellos por el título, pero al final solo uno podía ganar.

Ok ahora hablando en serio. No pude haber elegido un peor momento para leer este libro. En retrospectiva, debí abandonarlo, pero lo hecho está hecho. 

De todos modos quiero dejar claro que independiente del momento, nunca me hubiera gustado este libro, no es un caso de leerlo en el momento incorrecto, porque no creo que nunca sea el momento correcto para leer sobre USA siendo la voz de la razón. Los héroes luchando por la paz, mientras todos los demás  gobiernos son violentos y sedientos de venganza.

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Slavery, Blood, Death, Genocide, Grief, Gun violence, Murder, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Trafficking, Violence, and War

Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence