Reviews tagging 'Violence'

The Pearl that Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi

3 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

mangopassion555's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Domestic abuse, and Violence

Moderate: Death and Drug abuse

Minor: Suicide

laurasbooks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexism, Rape, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Misogyny, Miscarriage, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Death, Child death, and Child abuse