Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators by Ronan Farrow

23 reviews

goodolmc's review against another edition

emotional informative tense medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Emotional abuse

mari_books's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

4.5

I didn’t expect to be as captivated by this book as I was. Farrow narrates this true story with incredible seriousness and attention to details. The first half of the book builds up Farrows reporting of the Weinstein story, kind of a slow burn about all the obstacles they face. The second half of the book is like an avalanche, everything comes together quickly and devastatingly sudden. It takes the breaking news items you vaguely remember from a few years ago and rebreaks them.  You realize the depth and reach of power, and how law, media and politics are tools for power. It’s uncanny how the topic of abuse of power in media/Hollywood has developed since the publishing of this book (Farrows prediction) as more worms come out of the apple. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexism, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Rape, Sexual violence, Self harm, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, and Suicide

vlrieg's review against another edition

challenging informative mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Emotional abuse, Stalking, and Sexual harassment

rainamertz's review against another edition

dark emotional informative inspiring tense fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Sexism, Sexual content, and Trafficking

angelasosh's review against another edition

dark informative reflective tense medium-paced

5.0

Ronan Farrow details his reporting on the Harvey Weinstein scandal with care and honesty. His dedication to publish this story despite the backlash, coverups, and conspiracies is admirable and something I hope other reporters aspire to. He handles the sensitive topic of sexual abuse and assault with care while also not shying away from the details of what actually happened. He is also clear about his sources and I believe he vetted everything he possibly could to maintain integrity in his reporting. Would def recommend this to anybody and everybody. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Suicide, and Violence

mscalls's review

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring sad tense fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Vomit, Violence, Trafficking, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexism, Rape, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Medical trauma, Medical content, Infidelity, Grief, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse

missytwrites's review

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

Man, this was good but so dark. Sometimes I had to put it down to have a cry, but it was fantastic. It is full-on, so if you find sexual assault triggering you might want to sit this one out. Or take a breather. Very good, excited to read Ronan's next book! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, and Misogyny

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Physical abuse, and Sexism

rachelirvin's review against another edition

dark emotional informative mysterious sad medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Violence, Trafficking, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexism, and Sexual content

thatsssorachael's review against another edition

dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.75

This book was emotionally HEAVY. Obviously you had the accusers emotions, but you were also reading Ronan's emotions, and McHugh's emotions, and Dylan Farrow's emotions. It was a lot. But it was so powerful, so compelling, I could not put it away. He did right by these women, and for that I think everyone should read this book. 

I also deeply appreciated when Ronan would work with someone who he later learned had a history of predatory behaviour as well, he would tell us. He didn't hide a single damn thing, not even when it was someone he liked and respected. 

This is prime story telling, and investigative journalism at its very best. Highly, highly recommend 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Emotional abuse

brigitte's review against another edition

dark emotional informative mysterious tense medium-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Racism