Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Still Beating by Jennifer Hartmann

136 reviews

ashleythebookwhore's review against another edition

dark emotional sad

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Sexual content, and Violence

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

vix_reads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad 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? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Confinement, Animal death, Violence, and Rape

Minor: Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, and Miscarriage

ermunleybooks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Sexual assault, Violence, Toxic relationship, Grief, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Physical abuse, Murder, Gaslighting, Death, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, and Kidnapping

amurray1996's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I don’t have the words to describe this book properly. It was one of the best books I’ve read, ever. Heartbreaking, grueling, tough read at the beginning. But turns into painful angst, healing from trauma, and becoming an unconventional but tragically beautiful love story. This book was flawless, and is one of those stories that sticks with you long after. I’m in awe. Not to mention, the writing was incredibly well done. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Addiction, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Death, Kidnapping, Murder, Torture, Self harm, Alcohol, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content

klsreads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Violence, Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Self harm, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Torture, Addiction, Alcohol, Dementia, Gore, Grief, Sexual content, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Blood, Bullying, Chronic illness, Death, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Homophobia, Sexism, and Pregnancy

Minor: Animal cruelty, Death of parent, and Forced institutionalization

viewfromarose's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, and Kidnapping

gottbooks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

I am giving this book 5 stars because the emotion that I felt from this story was so strong. This book is definitely not for the faint of heart. However, the message is so important and the story is just so good. It speaks a lot about trauma bonding and how to recover. Additionally, how others can misunderstand trauma that is experienced especially if they were not a witness to it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Suicide, Rape, Miscarriage, Animal cruelty, Sexual assault, Confinement, Sexual content, Self harm, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, and Violence

staubitz1025's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Kidnapping, Violence, Rape, Abortion, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Murder, Cursing, and Alcoholism

sammmy_reads's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Miscarriage, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Sexual content, Rape, Grief, Sexual assault, Death, Violence, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicide attempt, and Animal death

ajayne6's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Rape, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Violence, Death, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Sexual assault