Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

The Stolen Hours by Allen Eskens

11 reviews

krstncrly's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Kidnapping and Sexual assault

katyannreads's review

mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Domestic abuse, and Self harm

katiebrowne's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Sexual assault and Rape

nrogers_1030's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Toxic friendship, Confinement, Classism, Kidnapping, Murder, Self harm, Stalking, Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, and Violence

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Child abuse

Minor: Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Rape, Forced institutionalization, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Suicide attempt

I appreciate that there are no graphic details of sexual assaults occur in the book.

aubgerheart's review

dark emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Suicide attempt, and Sexual assault

hollyjolene's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder

kinreadsbooks's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

DEVOURED this book. Such an intriguing read. You are in the brain of multiple characters, all with unique voices. Ending was so interesting - can't wait for more.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Mental illness, and Stalking

er1nmoore's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.25

The most average thriller i’ve ever read in my life. I’m not into Law & Order very much and i thought that aspect of the book would be more minor than it was. The killer and his motivations/backstory (his mom was horrible so he takes it out on women) has been so tired & overdone like where is the originality? I do respect the treatment of Lila and showing her as a flawed human being and not presenting her as either 100% a victim or 100% a horrible person. She’s frustrating at times but her owning that trauma does not rule your life or excuse your past bad actions by the end is a nuanced approach that i appreciate. (this is coming from someone who experienced the same thing that happened to lila in the past ) Also, very happy for her (most likely) getting engaged like she’s always wanted but stopped herself from having as i’m currently struggling with commitment after going through that same trauma. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexism

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Rape, Murder, Bullying, Toxic friendship, Alcoholism, Ableism, Grief, Death, Addiction, and Sexual assault

Minor: Emotional abuse, Car accident, Forced institutionalization, Drug abuse, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Drug use

lyssak's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Murder, Sexual assault, Violence, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Alcohol and Self harm

lisetteolerhewitt's review

dark hopeful tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I've read all of Eskens book and this is the only one I think comes close to how good The Life We Bury was. Lila finds herself just like Joe did at the end of The Life We Bury. I called a few things, but not the most significant ones. Well done all around. Also, the audio book makes it more alive.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Sexual harassment, Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexism, Rape, Murder, Violence, Suicide, and Sexual violence