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bookdeviant86's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Gaslighting, Infertility, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Grief, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Death, Murder, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
thatnewbooksmell's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Infertility, Medical content, Death, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Animal death, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Vomit, Forced institutionalization, Abandonment, Animal cruelty, Self harm, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
hollyyym's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Excrement, Animal cruelty, Torture, Child abuse, Confinement, Animal death, Forced institutionalization, Grief, War, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Vomit
Moderate: Medical trauma, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Infertility, Medical content, and Domestic abuse
lifeofchrstnlvly's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Christopher was the dumbest male character I have ever read about. He infuriated me immensely. He was not thinking. He was purely foolish. And he is an orthopedic surgeon?! Come on. Where did his brain go? I cannot count how many times I gritted my teeth due to his stupidity.
Hannah deserved a better husband, because let's face it: Christopher didn't deserve Hannah. It just so happened that the one involved was a child, but if Christopher was attached to another woman his age, I am 100% certain he would have an affair and gaslight Hannah once she confronted him.
As for Janie, she was a mere child dealing with immense trauma. She needed more guidance. Hannah did her best, but Christopher, in his ignorance, continually interfered. He believed he was acting in Janie's best interest, but in reality, his actions exacerbated her condition. Such a pitiful child.
And Hannah... dear Hannah. I'm deeply sorry for the hardships you endured due to your foolish husband. You sought what was best for Janie, exerted every effort to assist her, but your husband chose not to support you or be part of your team. I hope you lead a fulfilling life, and I hope you permanently part ways with your husband. He's not the right man for you. His ability to reason is completely lacking.
Graphic: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Death, Blood, Child abuse, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Infertility, Pregnancy, and Sexual assault
sare1125's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, and Confinement
Moderate: Murder
herphoenixloves's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Physical abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Miscarriage
bekahzabel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
All the Bauer’s ever wanted was a baby. When a mysterious young girl shows up at the hospital with terrible injuries, she wins over Christopher Bauer’s heart. The Bauer’s decide to take Janie into temporary foster care, with the intentions of helping her transition and adjust to a better life. As Janie’s behaviors and past begin to unfold, things seem to get darker at every turn and crossroads.
Boy oh boy, things got pretty dark between these two covers. Very hefty child abuse and violence trigger warnings.
For me, The Perfect Child had me white knuckling my kindle, and salivating for the next page. Even though I guessed some of the twists, this dark tale was a great read for me. My only qualm is how abruptly it wrapped up. 4/5 stars! 🌟
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Infertility, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Murder, Animal cruelty, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Medical content, Death of parent, Violence, Vomit, Animal death, Self harm, Miscarriage, Death, and Medical trauma
laura13282's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse
averageawkwardasian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The 3-person narrative brings different perspective to the same events and added more suspense and mystery.
Certain triggers in the later part of story might be hard to stomach.
Graphic: Pregnancy, Child abuse, and Infertility
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Panic attacks/disorders, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, and Mental illness
Minor: Blood, Confinement, Murder, and Medical content
amaranth_wytch's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Pregnancy, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, and Grief
Moderate: Self harm, Torture, Violence, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Vomit, Blood, Body horror, and Medical content
Minor: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Ableism