Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Torstain murhakerho by Richard Osman

30 reviews

prairieraven's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Super fun book to read, a delightful collection of characters, this book had me pondering, laughing, sad, and pause for reflection. Super entertaining & intriguing, highly recommended for mystery lovers and those looking for a mystery book that is a bit less grim. Perfect for a rainy or Snowy day read. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, Dementia, Trafficking, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Deportation

spookily's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief, Murder

Moderate: Child death, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Dementia

Minor: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Sexism, Medical content, Abortion, Pregnancy, Alcohol

andloveistoolong's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Alcohol

Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Xenophobia, Dementia, Pregnancy

mheiling's review against another edition

2.0

funny lighthearted medium-paced

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicide, Terminal illness, Grief, Murder

Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug use

boglord's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Fatphobia, Suicide, Medical content, Dementia, Grief

Moderate: Police brutality, Murder, Alcohol

Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Toxic relationship

blewballoon's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I listened to this on audiobook and I really enjoyed the narration. I have spent a lot of time in nursing homes, my mom has worked in one since I was a child and I also worked there for many years. It was easy for me to connect to the older characters, and I was moved by the types of struggles they face that are touched on in this book. It's a very funny murder mystery for sure, but there is depth as well. I laughed out loud, but I teared up and cried too. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicide, Dementia, Grief

Moderate: Terminal illness, Medical content, Murder, Alcohol

Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use

sharonus's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Murder

Minor: Domestic abuse

erinblue's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Domestic abuse, Suicide

mathrio's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous dark funny mysterious sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicide

Moderate: Domestic abuse

kyougokazumi's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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A very solid mystery novel, with lovable characters and heartwarming moments peppered throughout

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Dementia, Grief, Murder

Moderate: Chronic illness

Minor: Domestic abuse