Reviews tagging 'Blood'

The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith

3 reviews

jhbandcats's review against another edition

adventurous dark informative mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

The second in the Cormoran Strike series is a scathing view of the cut-throat publishing industry. It’s another clever, intricate, convoluted plot that is clear in retrospect. Galbraith / Rowling has put together a fascinating mystery of rejection and vengeance, showing herself to be a master of plot and character development. I find the ever-evolving relationship between Strike and Robin to be the most compelling part of the series. Excellent storytelling. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Blood, Classism, Medical trauma, Murder, Torture, Violence, Cursing, Gore, and Infidelity

acornell's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Car accident, Excrement, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Stalking, Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Fatphobia, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Terminal illness, Torture, and Violence

naomi_k's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Torture, Cannibalism, Death, Suicide, Violence, Drug use, Dysphoria, Murder, Blood, Body horror, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Infidelity, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexual violence, Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Medical trauma

Minor: Outing, Stalking, Transphobia, and Pedophilia