Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

Die sieben Tode der Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

77 reviews

drjoannehill's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Re-reading for Bridges Book Club.

Second read (for Bridges Book Club Sept 2024).
I am terrible for remembering plots and names from books I read a while ago, so this was almost like a brand new book, I only remembered parts. It kept me awake as my brain was trying to process what was going on in what I'd read that day - the time of day, what was going to happen in what order. We're at a crumbling country house on a stormy day, in the lead up to a dinner and ball to which the Lord and Lady have invited a range of guests. The lead character loops through the same day eight times trying to solve a murder that happens late in the evening, and he does so from eight different perspectives (body-hopping) who each have their own strengths and weaknesses. Some of his characters meet and the ones in the future (later on in the loop) wonder whether they should re-do the same actions or conversations that they remember from earlier on, from the other perspective. That's not to mention the twisty conspiracies and betrayals going on amongst the family and guests on the scene, that affect how the murder is solved. We do not always know the lead character's motives for specific actions and conversations - he acts on instinct sometimes, and is not always in a hurry to try to solve the mystery. Plenty to think about regarding how physical and mental strengths and weaknesses, different perspectives and circumstances, can affect how we interact with others, build friendship, and learn the information we need. I was surprised which "bodies" the lead character is in when he learns crucial information and turns things to his advantage (given his earlier prejudice about certain people).

I am very interested to know what the Book Club thinks of it (not the usual fare). I'm exhausted! But I still think it is a clever and exciting book.

First review (2020).
Clever 'time travel body-hopping murder mystery' as the author terms it. You have to pay attention. I wasn't sure if some things were plot holes or meant to be there. Would probably be very different on second reading.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Fatphobia, Violence, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Sexual violence

zerer's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

I personally really enjoyed reading this book! Felt there were so many twists and turns especially as I got closer and closer to finishing it up. It did take me a bit to get into the book as I did jump from a completely different genre and tone of voice but nonetheless it was an interesting read from beginning to end. I do wish I had the detective skills that Aiden has!! 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

whatsie's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual violence, and Violence

Gun violence:

One or more character(s) are killed or injured by shotgun, and the description of the aftermath can be graphic

Knife violence:

One or more character(s) are killed or injured by bladed weapon, and the description of the killing can be graphic

Implied sexual violence

A character is said to have raped in the past and his present thought process is described, though I don’t think he acted upon his desires through the course of this story

heini's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Fatphobia, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Blood

Minor: Animal death, Drug use, Torture, Stalking, and Fire/Fire injury

bailiehildebrand's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Sexual violence

redefiningrachel's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Drug use, Gore, Misogyny, and Grief

starlitpage's review against another edition

challenging 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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Suicide, Violence, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Alcohol

Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Bullying, Rape, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism

loronicole's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad 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? Yes

1.0

I could barely stand this book. It manages to spend 17 hours saying absolutely nothing and running around in circles. Some of the twists were clever, and I enjoyed those, but overall it just became tiring and completely meaningless by the end. Absolutely would not recommend. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming and Murder

Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism

Minor: Rape

puddleshoes's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder

hilarylouise's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Drug use, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Fatphobia, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail