Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Mind of my Mind by Octavia E. Butler

30 reviews

bangiebangs's review

challenging dark reflective 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? Yes

4.5

Really, really enjoyed reading this, though it does include some challenging ideas and content. The NYT Review printed on my edition says "often troubling", and that is really accurate. Still a great read, and am planning to continue with the series soon. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Child abuse, Suicide attempt, Racial slurs, Violence, Physical abuse, and Incest

Moderate: Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Misogyny

Minor: Domestic abuse

It's a story about a, let's say meta-human, who has been breeding humans for their psychic traits for millennia. Incest and violence are commonly mentioned (and described); the people in the story are treated as cattle at times. So can definitely be a challenging read.

caseythereader's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcoholism, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Torture, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Self harm, Racism, Racial slurs, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Murder, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, and Incest

Minor: Abortion and Fire/Fire injury

kukushka's review against another edition

challenging medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, and Violence

Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Incest, Rape, Slavery, and Suicide

tenar's review against another edition

challenging dark tense fast-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, and Violence

Moderate: Incest, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Car accident, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Rape, and Pedophilia

locdbooktician's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Well, this is the third book that I've read by Octavia E. Butler. I am so excited to be able to read from OEB. This book was very hard to read and had every type of violence that you can think of. I loved how this book was more centered on Doro and another female protagonist because I was exhausted with Anyanwu and Doro's narrative at the end of Wild Seed. I wish I could talk about this book more but I am afraid that if I write more it would be some spoilers. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, and Slavery

bookiecharm's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Incest, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Racial slurs, and Sexual violence

emmaraeempowered's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Emotional abuse

lovelybookshelf's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Murder

dianna_reads's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, and Physical abuse

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, and Violence

izzysz's review against another edition

challenging emotional tense fast-paced

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

5.0

The second book in the Patternmaster Series was able to draw me in much more than the first and I finished it in one sitting. Though it focuses on a different protagonist and I read Wild Seed quite a while ago the story picks up quickly with a few recaps in the beginning that are just long and focused enough that you remember the premise of the first book without having to revisit all of it. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse