Reviews tagging 'Blood'

The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell

11 reviews

skupdawg426's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

5.0

This book was so hard to read, and yet left me with a sense of hope - as dark as it is, it is a celebration of humanity.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Physical abuse, and Vomit

Moderate: Rape

Minor: Drug use, Violence, Torture, and Suicidal thoughts