Reviews tagging 'Drug use'

The Pearl that Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi

4 reviews

rsilverst's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This is among the most moving and painful stories I've ever read. It really makes my heart ache for justice in this world. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Death of parent, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Kidnapping, Murder, Rape, Sexual violence, Child death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Death, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Abortion, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Trafficking

elynn726's review against another edition

sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Drug use

lulitta2's review against another edition

dark emotional informative sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Child death, Adult/minor relationship, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Death, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, Suicide, Miscarriage, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: War

ebgat's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Classism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, and Body shaming

Moderate: Drug use, Drug abuse, Death of parent, Addiction, Suicide, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Infertility, and Fire/Fire injury