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julieviiii's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Body shaming, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Sexual content, Murder, Misogyny, and Gaslighting
lauren2000's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Louise O’Neill has always been an amazing author to write about abuse and assault in a realistic but respectful way. Her latest novel did not disappoint. Her portrayal of a murder in this book engaged the reader and highlights both physical and emotional abuse. Fans of crime fiction will love this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Blood, Toxic relationship, Violence, Pregnancy, and Infidelity
Minor: Alcohol, Drug use, and Death of parent
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
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