Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

Girl, Forgotten by Karin Slaughter

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

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, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship

starsnstitchin's review

dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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? No

0.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Dementia, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Drug use, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Dementia, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism

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

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: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

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: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Suicide attempt

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

Minor: Abortion

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, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Pregnancy

realhousewifeofthelibrary's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious sad tense 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? Yes

4.5

Hated the long chapters, but otherwise loved it. I still feel like there’s unanswered questions so I hope there will be more books in this series 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, and Suicide

blovesbooks80's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Pregnancy

lucereads98's review

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

4.5

Firstly Slaughter is an absolutely fantastic author and storyteller. 

I liked this a lot. When I thought I had it all figured out another spanner was thrown into the works. In the end, the final reveal got me, I totally didn’t see it coming.

My only complaint is the long chapters - but that’s a personal issue. It made it feel like it was dragging at parts. But overall this was a great crime thriller read! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Self harm