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bookwormreflections's review
dark
informative
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was dark and haunting with a beautiful writing style.
After the Silence explores domestic abuse, and all the forms it takes through the lens of a true crime documentary - though I wish there had been more of the documentary.
In 374 pages she manages to explore post-colonialism, domestic abuse, postpartum depression, systemic racism, and elitism. At no point did this ever feel like O’Neill was bashing you over the head, she used her craft to tell a story that was true to life while pointing out the issues in the world today.
As it stands the overall outcome was predictable but still a good read.
After the Silence explores domestic abuse, and all the forms it takes through the lens of a true crime documentary - though I wish there had been more of the documentary.
In 374 pages she manages to explore post-colonialism, domestic abuse, postpartum depression, systemic racism, and elitism. At no point did this ever feel like O’Neill was bashing you over the head, she used her craft to tell a story that was true to life while pointing out the issues in the world today.
As it stands the overall outcome was predictable but still a good read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Grief, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
Minor: Blood, Bullying, Death, Drug use, Grief, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Misogyny
sadhbhdunne's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence
tabby2920's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Although 2020 is a sucky year for me, it's also been a year of reading enthralling and engrossing books and this one was no exception. Not only was this mystery thrilling and had me hooked until the very end (trust me, I was shocked at the conclusion), this book touched on issues with a thriller that you don't really see in other mysteries or done in compelling way that was written so well. Don't reveal too much but After the Silence takes psychological abuse in a whole new direction but on path that feels realistic and not far fetched. O'Neill has written a captivating tale full of puzzles and complexities of the human mind that dives into the question: how far will you go to protect the ones you love?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Infidelity, Mental illness, and Sexual content
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