Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

The Cliff House by Chris Brookmyre

3 reviews

avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.5

    During a hen weekend at a remote exclusive island retreat, the chef is murdered, and one of them is kidnapped, but which of the women's terrible secrets are the cause? Every one of them has at least one. But who can they trust among them? How well do they really know each other? And will they get off of the island alive?
    This book definitely covered some tough topics such as domestic violence. But in a compassionate way, which I appreciated.
    Bitty was insufferable for most of the book I wanted to throat-punch her. But she did finally get her head out of her bum. Thankfully in time as well. Though to be honest most of the women weren't very likable.
    I never trusted any of them, to be honest. I also guessed at some of the twists. As for who was behind it, I had two guesses and one of them was partly right. 
    Overall, it was a decent thriller but a bit predictable.
 
  Extra ratings: Fluff- NA   Heartfelt- 4.5/5   Helpful-NA    Horror- 0.5/5   Inspiration-NA   Love- NA  Mystery- 2.5/5    Predictability- 4/5   Spice- NA       Suspense-4/5    Tear 2.5/5    Thrill-4/5    Humor- NA 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Grief, Physical abuse, Stalking, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Blood, Car accident, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Murder, Violence, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Death, Kidnapping, and Cursing

Minor: Abortion and Rape

missredreads20's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Drug use, and Kidnapping

Minor: Rape

alisonannk's review

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Violence, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Alcohol, Blood, Car accident, Cursing, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Torture, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship