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If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood by Gregg Olsen, Gregg Olsen
173 reviews
anusplugger's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Self harm, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Torture, Violence, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Murder, and Suicide attempt
serenaann's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Blood, Physical abuse, Hate crime, Abandonment, Child death, Sexual violence, Violence, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Child abuse, Murder, Sexual harassment, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Vomit, Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Addiction, Cursing, Excrement, Medical trauma, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Body shaming, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Gun violence
vbarker91's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Death, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Torture
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Rape, Terminal illness, Homophobia, and Cancer
debbiem226's review against another edition
Graphic: Child death, Homophobia, Domestic abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Body shaming, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Violence, Death, and Bullying
caitcalvert's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Death, Cursing, Confinement, Gaslighting, Blood, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Child death, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Murder, Torture, Suicide attempt, Gun violence, and Child abuse
labbyreads's review against another edition
2.0
If You Tell by Gregg Olsen takes readers on a heart-wrenching journey through the chilling true story of Shelly Knotek and the unimaginable abuse inflicted on her children. Olsen commendably highlights the victims' resilience, but the focus on family dynamics falls short of expectations. The characters feel one-dimensional, missing an opportunity to explore the psychology behind Shelly's actions. The dense and graphic content, coupled with a dragging middle section, makes for a challenging read. The pacing issues and a disjointed timeline contribute to a somewhat dissatisfying experience. While capturing unimaginable horrors, If You Tell falls short of being the best true crime, offering an okay but flawed narrative.
Graphic: Child abuse, Blood, Excrement, Fatphobia, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Murder, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Body horror, Violence, Torture, Animal death, Gaslighting, and Death
rhireadz12's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Drug use, Violence, Vomit, Death, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Body shaming, Gaslighting, Cursing, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Murder, Torture, and Sexual assault
amandak87's review against another edition
3.75
Moderate: Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Torture, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Death, and Mental illness
artzea's review against another edition
4.0
The story was told in an easy and comprehensive way, with only a few issues: A jumpy timeline and certain slow/non-important parts.
A good read, but beware the tragic events this book contains.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Grief, Physical abuse, Torture, Death, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Violence, Abandonment, and Blood
bhahnert's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Confinement, Child abuse, Body horror, Stalking, Cursing, Child death, Homophobia, Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Sexual harassment, Slavery, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence