Reviews tagging 'Murder'

The Stolen Hours by Allen Eskens

15 reviews

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, Sexual assault, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Murder

Moderate: Self harm and Alcohol

ceraphimfalls's review

challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-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? It's complicated

3.5

Well-written, excellent characterizations, and a villain that made your skin crawl from the very first page. For a male author writing a female main, I was surprised that he did not fall into any patriarchial pits that men writing strong women usually fall into, not just with his main, but with her mentor as well.

This was a difficult book to read given the subject matter, but it was fast paced and held your attention with a vise grip. If you like thrillers and true crime, I'd recommend this. But for me, I need to go get lost in something cozy before my heart beats out of my chest.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse and Murder

Moderate: Rape and Suicide attempt

nikimorr's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, and Murder

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship

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

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

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