Reviews tagging 'Adult/minor relationship'

Anthem by Noah Hawley

5 reviews

madzsmiled's review against another edition

challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

3.0

This book was particularly hard to read. Not because it was a bad book - it was extremely well written and kept me engaged, even when things slowed down. I struggled with time period - the now. 

I found it extremely anxiety inducing, which was the point. The dystopia created in the book felt possible from the political upheaval to the language and intentions of memes. 

The message is clear - this world has reached the edge, and the younger generations are the ones carrying the burden. 

I thoroughly enjoyed it, as much as I had to contend with my own anxieties about the future. 

Please read all content warnings before reading. This one has quite a few. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Eating disorder, Murder, Child death, Death, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, and Self harm

vlawton's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Mass/school shootings, Torture, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Pedophilia, Panic attacks/disorders, Kidnapping, Gun violence, Grief, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, War, Trafficking, Eating disorder, and Adult/minor relationship

booksandcatsgalore's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

I have no idea what to say about this book. How do I help you decide if you should read it? It's dark, it's violent, it's depressing, bleak even. It hits you in the face with all the headlines of the day, like mainlining CNN without even a commercial break: teen suicide, the opioid crisis, white supremacy and QAnon crazies, a Jeffrey Espstein-ish villain, global warming and climate disasters, political upheaval and revolution. It's not a pleasant read, I can't say I enjoyed it, but it's gripping, I felt compelled to keep reading. The writing earns 4 stars, maybe more? Right until the end I wasn't sure if it was a 1 star book or a 5 star book. Ultimately I say give it a shot. It may not be for you, but if you can get through it, I think you will be glad that you did.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Adult/minor relationship, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual assault, Classism, Confinement, Pregnancy, Racism, Rape, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Physical abuse, Addiction, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Gaslighting, Self harm, Terminal illness, Torture, Domestic abuse, and Drug use

iordanmoore's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Kidnapping, Forced institutionalization, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Gore, Murder, Sexual assault, Suicide, Trafficking, Blood, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Rape, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Eating disorder and Pregnancy

jennsbookshelves's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Antisemitism, Child death, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Gun violence, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Torture, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Violence, and War