Reviews tagging 'Body shaming'

The Ruins by Phoebe Wynne

3 reviews

mochi_sunday's review

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Interesting dynamics and a harsh reminder to always believe kids! Very hard read, difficult and sensitive content (lots of grooming and neglect :( ), prob won’t read again. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Violence, Vomit, Gaslighting, and Classism

annabunce's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• 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: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism

megandherbook's review

challenging emotional mysterious sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Misogyny, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Car accident, and Classism

Minor: Child death and Confinement