Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson

2 reviews

alomie's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

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

2.5

This follow up to a life after life is more of a companion novel than a true sequel. I liked the initial novel and thought it was good enough I should read the next one whilst I remembered it.

This was very middle of the road for me, I wasn't blown away, it has a less interesting premise and honestly for me felt a little all over the place. 

I don't really like books that are a big long series as I get bored of the same characters and also the second world war is hardly a lesser written about topic. 

Imo the first book is worth it, this just feels like a cash grab. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, War, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Mental illness, Dementia, Death of parent, Bullying, and Animal death

jowmy4's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, and Violence

Moderate: Addiction, Blood, Cancer, Child abuse, Death of parent, Dementia, Drug abuse, Excrement, Gore, Grief, Infidelity, Medical content, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Animal death, Antisemitism, Confinement, Genocide, Homophobia, Infertility, Pregnancy, Racism, Self harm, and Xenophobia