Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

37 reviews

grayyym's review

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

5.0

This book was incredibly human. It angered me in ways I didn’t know books could and I oftentimes found myself forced to empathize with the focus of my anger. It never ceases to amaze me how selfish humans can be, but this book also showed how we can love and be loved regardless. There were parts that felt all too real and parts where my gut churned at the thought of turning the page. This book painted a complex and compelling picture of a dysfunctional family, riddled with generational trauma. Knowing that it is a memoir and based on someone’s real life only made it hit that much harder. First five star book of 2024!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction and Drug abuse

Minor: Sexual harassment and Sexual violence

kmsander4's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

I don't think I've ever been so invested (and angry) while reading a memoir like this. I was filled with loathing for Jeannette's parents and pain for her and her siblings.

But the storytelling is second to none. You feel like you're right there beside these kids as they struggle their way through life. 

This is a must read, especially for those who believe they don't or won't like non-fiction. I think this one will change your mind!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Death of parent and Death

mikayla_h's review

challenging dark emotional funny inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Racial slurs, Violence, Alcoholism, and Sexual harassment

cheerstochels's review

adventurous challenging inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.5

hmmm i enjoyed this. really picked up speed when i got into it and really enjoyed it by the end. amazing writing too, i would read other works by jeannette, her voice is very good. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Violence

Moderate: Abandonment, Gaslighting, Bullying, Confinement, Pedophilia, and Racism

Minor: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Blood, Domestic abuse, Cursing, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual violence, Stalking, Pregnancy, Gun violence, Confinement, and Death of parent

jadenchimes06's review

emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Sexual content, Pedophilia, Alcoholism, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual violence

laurynsbookshelf's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, Addiction, Child abuse, Alcoholism, and Emotional abuse

carsonichols's review

emotional reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Child abuse, and Sexual assault

readbycarina's review

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Racism, and Homophobia

maddiet425's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Racial slurs, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, and Animal cruelty

theolivetree's review

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Alcoholism