Reviews tagging 'Violence'

The Stolen Hours by Allen Eskens

6 reviews

morganzreadz's review

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Violence

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

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

petunia42's review

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Hate crime, Sexism, Abandonment, Grief, Murder, Kidnapping, and Rape

Moderate: Bullying, Sexual violence, Addiction, Alcohol, Violence, Alcoholism, Confinement, Suicide attempt, Rape, and Stalking