Reviews tagging 'Rape'

The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas

243 reviews

vampirevaquero's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

There are very few books where I actively gasp. This was one of those books. Had I not been at work I would have probably had a stronger reaction but even then I could hardly contain myself. Everything gets compared to Mexican Gothic now but truly this a fantastic read if you're itching for more like it. The gore and more nasty imagery isn't as present (unfortunately) but it shines in having a rich set of characters and a town that feels like you are never alone yet isolated at the same time. As somebody who is very picky and specific, this book was exactly what I needed. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape and Abortion

daysireads's review against another edition

dark hopeful mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

A beautiful representation of gothic literature. This book will stay with me for a long time. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Blood, and Gaslighting

Minor: Confinement, Misogyny, Rape, and Colonisation

tahsintries's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Colonisation

Minor: Rape

bones_the_baker's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

It started very slow. I had a hard time getting going but the last 100 pages went by so quickly. Ultimately I liked it, but it wasnt my favorite. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Rape and Abortion

mel_lo77's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Murder, and Classism

Minor: Rape

kristenbynoe's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racism, Rape, Abortion, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism

nataliacdd's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional informative mysterious reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape

kelshenka's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5

Atmospheric and spooky. A classic haunted house take in a rich historical setting. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

veeples's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

This is such a delightful read. Cañas quickly draws you in with Beatriz’s wit and charm and resilience. I couldn’t help but feel so much for Beatriz and her fear as she faces the horrors of the house. Her stubbornness to survive, to live, despite everything is what endears her most to me. Andrés’s internal struggle with himself, who he is, what he wants, and his conviction to help are also wonderfully charming and provoking.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Blood, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Rape and Sexual harassment

sad_eldritch's review against another edition

dark informative mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Rape