Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Girl, Forgotten by Karin Slaughter

70 reviews

oliviamichelle_'s review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Toxic friendship, Kidnapping, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Suicide attempt

jhenry's review

challenging dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Trafficking and Murder

Moderate: Bullying, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Suicide attempt, and Sexual violence

thismermaidreads's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Death, Child death, Bullying, Violence, Trafficking, Torture, Toxic friendship, Terminal illness, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Rape, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Body shaming, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Slavery, Physical abuse, Murder, and Child abuse

I found the flash back chapters to be incredibly triggering to me. I thoroughly enjoyed Andrea’s character development between Pieces of Her and this book, I wanted more of her and less of the flashback scenes. I thought it was necessary to read Pieces of Her before this, but now that I’ve finished it, I think you could get away with reading this as a stand-alone. BUT I would highly suggest reading the first book first, I think you’ll appreciate Andy 100% more if you do.

melimiliam's review

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

elauren113's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Sexual assault

morethanmylupus's review

dark sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Racial slurs, Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, and Physical abuse

denny0129's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Rape

Minor: Abortion

circus_of_damned's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-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

4.0

Mystery was intriguing the flash back scenes to the 80s really added something to the story. This was second in the series however it wasn't necessary to read the first book to fallow the story or enjoy. However i admit certain things might have been missed in detail because i didn't read the first book. However it wasn't necessary to enjoy the story and mystery. Not that this book has domestic abuse, sexual assault, violence, neglect and strong language so be aware of that before picking up this book. The mystery and characters moved the story and kept me intrigued

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault

nnejkos13's review

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

julesandjude's review

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.0

Langatmiger Blick in die Vergangenheit

Karin Slaughters neuer Thriller „Die Vergessene“ ist der zweite Teil der Andrea-Oliver-Serie, in dem es hauptsächlich darum geht, herauszufinden, wer die schwanger Emily Vaughn getötet hat. Erzählt in zwei Handlungssträngen folgt man Emily in den 1980er-Jahren und Andrea Oliver in der Gegenwart.

Emily war die Tochter der Bundesrichterin in Longbill Beach, die jetzt Morddrohungen erhält und die gemeinsam mit ihrem Mann nun von Andrea und ihrem neuen Partner Leonard Bible beschützt wird. Doch zusätzlich zu ihrem eigentlichen Auftrag als US-Marshalin, ermittelt Andrea heimlich im Mordfall Emily, der nie aufgeklärt wurde, auch aus persönlichen Gründen. Denn ihr Vater Clayton Marrow, der wegen mehrerer Verbrechen im Gefängnis sitzt, könnte mit dem Mord an Emily etwas zu tun haben.

Leider muss ich sagen, dass der Thriller mich nicht so sehr fesseln konnte, wie ich mir erhofft habe. Er ist zwar gut geschrieben, wie man es von der Autorin gewohnt ist, aber ich habe eine Weile gebraucht, um in dieses Buch hineinzukommen.
Emilys Geschichte beginnt zwar mit einem Paukenschlag, aber danach plätschert sie vor sich hin. Ebenso ist das Tempo für einen Thriller vergleichsweise langsam, der Wechsel zwischen den zwei Zeitebenen trug anfangs auch nicht dazu bei, den Spannungsbogen kontant hochzuhalten. Als die Handlungsstränge ab etwa der Hälfte des Buches begannen, sich miteinander zu verbinden, nahm dann endlich die Geschichte an Fahrt auf, was für einen Thriller mit fast 600 Seiten Länge meiner Meinung nach aber etwas spät ist. Auch wenn die Handlung zum Ende hin spannender wurde und zusätzlich noch ein paar Wendungen eingebaut wurden und Emilys Fall gelöst wurde, blieben jedoch für mich noch ein paar Fragen unbeantwortet.

Insgesamt ein eher unbefriedigendes Leseerlebnis für mich, da ist man besseres von Slaughter gewohnt.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Sexual assault, Medical content, and Violence