Reviews tagging 'Murder'

The Night Swim by Megan Goldin

149 reviews

bookswhitme's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Murder, and Sexual harassment

ejr1904's review against another edition

4.25

This book was fast paced, sensitive, and relatively trauma informed. 

The story lines blended together seamlessly. There were some genuine moments of surprise. 

Justice is not always served in the way we desire, but there was something relatively satisfying about the ends being tied up in this book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Torture, and Murder

eaeaster's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder

armstrongangela83's review against another edition

dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense fast-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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Violence

Moderate: Child death, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, and Murder

julienicole1106's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

frostycat303's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Murder

sue_from_stack_those_books's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

5.0

This was an interesting read. A podcaster that follows trials is covering the rape of a young woman. As the story begins she will receive messages from another woman who wants her to investigate an old murder that happened in the same town. 
Will either victim get their Justice?

This hits hard and talks about the problems associated with a rape victim that decides to report the crime against them. It is not like most crimes but very detailed and horrific for those who do end up reporting it. This book is not for the faint of heart. 

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Content Warnings

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

shereadsmysteries's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Suicide, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and Gaslighting

Also: Slut shaming Story revolves around rape trial and can be very triggering/disturbing.

therewillbefireflies's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Murder, and Sexual harassment

amanda_reads13's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I really enjoyed reading this book! I did figure out a few things early on in the book, hence the 4 stars. I found it really interesting how the 2 seemingly unrelated storylines tied together and I enjoyed the jumping between Hannah, Rachel, and the podcast. I didn't want to put this book down! 

***Please make sure to check the trigger warnings before reading! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol

Moderate: Suicide, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury