Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell

81 reviews

cnannery19's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Alcohol, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Animal death, Confinement, Pregnancy, Rape, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Blood, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Sexual content, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Self harm, Violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Toxic friendship

heather_harrison's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.0

A slow and confusing start with Henry’s POVs after having a five month gap between the first novel and this. It did end up kicking into gear, and once it did it became mental. I also have mixed feelings about the ending. 

Granted I wasn’t a huge fan of Fake Fin. Or backstory with Michael. 


Overall this story seemed a bit unnecessary. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Child abuse

lynncourt's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Sexual violence

meghanmccall's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Murder, Pedophilia, Suicide, Stalking, Adult/minor relationship, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Infidelity

annie_brewer's review against another edition

mysterious tense slow-paced

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

2.75

Read via audiobook (Penguin Audio)

This follow up was a slower pace and had less intrigue, but a nice easy read with good writing.

There does seem to be a few too many plot points for the novel to have gripped me, and the main quest to find out what happened to Birdy was buried amongst Lucy's backstory. I think I was mostly engaged to see how Phinn had grown up and the impact his childhood had on him and was dissappointed that when he was found any tension was automatically resolved. A lot of conveniences for all characters.

Mostly an unnecessary sequel, with the new character additions not adding much. Enjoyable as a cozy mystery rather than a thriller.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Suicide, Murder, and Rape

roro_roro's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Rape

Moderate: Child abuse

ryendnae's review against another edition

mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Death, Gaslighting, Murder, and Rape

Moderate: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Stalking, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Death of parent, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, and Blood

sare1125's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Murder, and Death

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Stalking

dangerousdebbie's review against another edition

emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• 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: Rape

Moderate: Domestic abuse

loonysaurus's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Drug use, Misogyny, Body horror, Physical abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Death

Moderate: Addiction, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Classism, Violence, Alcoholism, and Murder

Minor: Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Pregnancy, Animal death, Miscarriage, and Gun violence