Reviews tagging 'Self harm'

Girl, Forgotten by Karin Slaughter

26 reviews

starsnstitchin's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

0.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Sexism, Eating disorder, Cursing, Death, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Murder, Blood, Vomit, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, Violence, and Dementia

Moderate: Slavery, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Death of parent, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Classism, Dementia, Trafficking, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Grief, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, Gun violence, Infertility, and Suicide attempt

melimiliam's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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

5.0

So many parts of this book were heart shattering to me. What happens to Emily Vaughn is a complete tragedy at every step of the way, and it is riddled with everyone in her life failing her until it was too late. There are so many “if this had happened” moments that would had led to a different outcome for her. Besides that, I loved following more of Andrea’s journey after the events of the previous book, and I really hope that this isn’t the end of the series (SPOILER: given the fact that Clay/Nick called her in the very last chapter, I have a feeling this is not the last we hear from him or Andrea!!!). Mike is perfect and Bible was the funniest, most unique character I have ever read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Fatphobia, Suicide, Murder, Gun violence, Drug use, Death, Child abuse, Violence, Child death, Alcohol, Self harm, Pregnancy, and Domestic abuse

nnejkos13's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Self harm, Rape, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault

bookishnookish's review against another edition

dark sad tense slow-paced

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

2.0

It was only the need to know who the culprit was on this book that kept me going. This was a 15+ hours mystery that could have been at least 5 hours shorter had it not been for the overly generous descriptions of absolutely everything. 

Andrea was lacking in character. When the book started, I had high hopes for her because she is actively doing better than her best to be the top of her male dominated class. She was confident and came across as a badass. Then she got her first case and all that confidence was left in the first few pages. She fumbled, mumbled, and was tongue-tied so often that it took all my patience to get through those passages. I really do wish she were a badass throughout the book. She did have some daring parts in the book

(aka the fire parts)

. However, as the MC, she was quite inconsistent. 

The subject matter at the centre of the book was also a huge trigger for me constantly, especially the treatment of the victim, because that is what she was, by everyone around her was absolutely appalling. 

I was going to put 3 stars, but then I got to the millennials drinking latte line and I just absolutely had it. That one line showed me that I am the wrong demographic for the author's novels. 

(TW: sexism, ageism, rape, suicide, cult, abuse, anorexia, murder)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Vomit

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Blood, Cursing, Bullying, Classism, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Vomit

becksreadsbooks's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Murder, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, and Rape

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Cancer, Dementia, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, Homophobia, Self harm, and Suicide

lucereads98's review against another edition

tense medium-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

4.5

Firstly Slaughter is an absolutely fantastic author and storyteller. 

I liked this a lot. When I thought I had it all figured out another spanner was thrown into the works. In the end, the final reveal got me, I totally didn’t see it coming.

My only complaint is the long chapters - but that’s a personal issue. It made it feel like it was dragging at parts. But overall this was a great crime thriller read! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Suicide, Eating disorder, Pregnancy, and Rape

Moderate: Self harm