Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

52 reviews

joford319's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

4.75

historical fiction

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism and Child abuse

cat_branch08's review against another edition

dark funny inspiring sad medium-paced

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

4.0

This book was one of the first books that I enjoyed to read. The main character, Ada has endured much trauma, and her struggles are depicted realistically. None of the characters in this book are black and white. It is hard to see some events in the book as good or bad; the book is a constant grey area. I would recommend looking at the trigger warnings.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and War

Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Medical content, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death of parent and Classism

chailady's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

maxthefish's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and War

Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Forced institutionalization and Death of parent

kaylaboevers's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Violence, and War

khaleesi987's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

Wow! This book was beyond what I could have imagined! Ada’s story was heartbreakingly beautiful and the contrast between her life and the war was so well done. 10/10 would recommend. Buying a copy for my grandma and another for my 4th grade niece. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Violence and War

Minor: Death

cocopeia's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring relaxing sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, Abandonment, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail

cedardleland's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Confinement, and Violence

Moderate: Death and War

Minor: Child death and Death of parent

megdesko's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders

verysillygoose's review against another edition

hopeful sad medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and War

Minor: Death