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efurtak49's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Animal death, Blood, Child death, Pedophilia, Sexual harassment, Death, Murder, and Violence
woweewhoa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Graphic: Murder, Sexual harassment, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Death, and Animal death
Moderate: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Gun violence
Minor: Rape
erikwmj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Death, Racial slurs, Child death, Body horror, Violence, and Gun violence
Moderate: Racism, Death of parent, Pedophilia, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
Minor: Suicide attempt, Eating disorder, and Rape
bookwormenthusiast's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Murder and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content
Minor: Racial slurs and Homophobia
mommarex1221's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Murder, Racial slurs, Violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Body shaming, Sexual content, Racial slurs, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Car accident, and Pedophilia
readingrainbow_butmakeitspoopy's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Gore, Kidnapping, Murder, Racial slurs, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexism, and Violence
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Animal death, Bullying, Eating disorder, Pedophilia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Cancer
nickel_8990's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Child death, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Violence
erenrinren's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Broken Monsters follows the case of the Detroit Monster serial killer, with different points of view. We have the detective, Gabriella Versato, the detective's daughter, Kayla Sterling-Versato, Clayton Brun, Johno Haim, and T.K.. At the beginning there seemed to be a sense that there was no point to these many perspectives, it was tricky to follow and it was very slow-going. However, as the story went forward we learned more and more about these characters personalities and motives.
Gabby, the detective, is a powerful voice and intelligence shines through her character. Although she is flawed, we understand her motive and motherly affection for Layla.
Layla is flawed, she's not perfect and makes mistakes. In the beginning she's almost annoying with her confidence, but she has weak spots and is smarter than she seems. She loves her Mom and her friend, Cass, very dearly.
Clayton Brun is very hard to describe as a character, but his narration is distinct and colourful, which makes you question what is real and what is a dream.
Johno Haim is probably the most annoying in this novel, a guy trying to rebuild his *tragic* life by shooting for fame in the online news game. It seemed he learned nothing throughout this novel, but he was important to have all the same.
T.K. was more of a plot device character as well, although he had importance near the end.
The plot was well developed; there were moments I couldn't predict happening. The writing was beautiful at times, the descriptions very simple yet beautiful.
Listening to the audio was like giving voice to the imaginings in my head and if you ever get a chance to listen to this audio, I would highly recommend it.
Otherwise the story was good and it opened up doors (pun intended) on conversation about reincarnation, rebirth, religion and the otherworld.
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Cursing, Death, and Sexual harassment