Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris

2 reviews

tmickey's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Grief, Mental illness, Trafficking, and Abandonment

Moderate: Child abuse, Terminal illness, Alcohol, Abortion, Child death, and Pregnancy

Minor: Car accident and Blood

stories's review against another edition

hopeful sad medium-paced

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

3.25

Surprisingly good for historical setting - relevant, engaging but clearly grounded in Depression America. 

I enjoyed the unfolding investigation, journalistic and personal, and there were some lovely thematic echoes across character growths. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Child abuse, Child death, Misogyny, Violence, and Terminal illness

Minor: Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Slavery