Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

The Pact by Jodi Picoult

7 reviews

nmuetz's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective 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

4.25

Jodi was able to talk about really difficult topics with grace and without causing discomfort. The plot was a little too 'lifetime movie'-esque for my usual taste but still a good book. Wish we got more of an ending. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Mental illness, Child abuse, Child death, Sexual assault, Self harm, Murder, and Pregnancy

emileesbooks's review

I only had access to this book at school and school ended.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Gun violence, Suicide, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Child abuse

proceduralbob's review against another edition

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Gun violence

Moderate: Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Child abuse, and Abortion

lydiavsbooks's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated

4.0

My second Jodi Picoult and its been a long time since I read my first but there's definitely something about Jodi's writing that made both I've read so far feel both heartfelt and engaging/thrilling. She brilliantly manages to balance out the more emotional family drama type aspects with the suspenseful aspects of the plot. 

I'm always slightly nervous when a book tackles suicide, its so often done insensitively or  plays into common misconceptions, but this was handled really well in a way that again struck that perfect balance between sensitivity and drama. It highlighted the complexity of suicidality and the heartbreak and confusion of those left behind in a very real way. 

I was also pleasantly surprised by the courtroom scenes. I wasn't sure if I'd find them repetitive or boring, but I was fully hooked and they ended up being possibly a favourite aspect of the story for me. 

Overall it was just a really great time. The writing makes even such heavy topics feel like an easy fast paced read. Will definitely continue to pick up more from her.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual assault

carireads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Child abuse

book_dragon88's review against another edition

dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Child abuse, and Suicide

Minor: Abortion

rw1995's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Child abuse, and Suicide