Reviews tagging 'Violence'

My Heart Is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones

233 reviews

shaunnow38's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Blood, Death, Murder, Animal death, Gun violence, Gore, and Violence

Minor: Child abuse, Alcoholism, Rape, and Incest

sumoresler's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Sexual violence and Child abuse

Minor: Vomit

jbcaddel's review

dark emotional medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Child abuse, Rape, and Self harm

nicolh11's review

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

This is a decent slasher with a paranormal twist. Jade's mind is a pool of slasher information that hides her trauma and rough upbringing. The story is hard to follow at times but overall good. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Murder, Violence, and Gore

jbelang85's review

dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Incest

miratio's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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: Blood, Violence, and Gore

Moderate: Child abuse, Self harm, Adult/minor relationship, Suicide attempt, Incest, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts

kredefer's review

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

Loved the main character

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Gore

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Incest

Minor: Pedophilia

Lots of TWs listed above, so not suited for every reader, but perfect for grittier horror fans who can stand lots of blood/gore and heavy themes

sshelbyreadss's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was so good and I believe the beginning of an obsession with SGJ. I adored Jade. 

I didn’t expect a supernatural element, and have mixed feelings about it. But I guess some of the slashers Jade focused on should have clued me in. 

Excited for the next one! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Body horror, and Gore

Moderate: Sexual violence

scatteredyarns's review

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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Vomit, Violence, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment

apaperboundlife's review

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual assault