Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson

24 reviews

lilifane's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense 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 my third book by Tiffany D. Jackson and I think it was amazing for the most part. I really like her writing style and the way her stories make me all emotional and angry at the same time. The topics in her books are SO important, and I also like her twists, since they manage to surprise me even when I'm expecting them. This time however, I'm a little bit disappointed by one of the twists. It’s great one plot wise, but I think it does take away from the important messages a bit. This is still a really, really good book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Mental illness, Murder, Pregnancy, and Violence

olliesbooksnbeads's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense medium-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

5.0

This is a book I threw when I finished it. Literally threw it, it just evoked a very intense emotion from me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Murder, Racism, and Toxic relationship

foreverbookwandering's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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 is my second Tiffany D. Jackson book and it didn't disappoint. 

The writing draws you in, investing you in the characters and the plot line. I listened to it on audiobook and it definitely added to the atmosphere. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death

Moderate: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Medical content, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Minor: Vomit

noreadingdegree's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

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

4.25

this is my second work and audiobook from jackson and i am still thoroughly impressed. jackson does not hold back in her stories and at times can be difficult to read. it is hard to say that i "enjoyed" this, but jackson clearly has a gift for storytelling. this is an unflinching and disturbing look at motherhood, the US justice system's treatment of black children/teens, and mental health. i was engrossed from beginning to end with only minor qualms. although i felt that the ending was a smidge rushed, i felt that the ending was incredibly well done and a testament to jackson's skill at writing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Pedophilia and Fatphobia

Minor: Vomit and Sexual content