Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

9 reviews

sehenry20's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Gun violence, Murder, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Pregnancy

jmsutterley's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual assault

shelleys_shelf's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual assault

jsyner's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional sad slow-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Grief, Murder, and Sexual assault

bookybecka's review

adventurous emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Addiction, Cursing, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Car accident, Blood, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Gun violence, and Confinement

Minor: Abortion, War, and Blood

zoelynn's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse

Minor: Racism, Body shaming, and Sexual assault

whitneys_bookstack's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

2.0

I knew there would be some domestic abuse but I didn’t realize how much. It is really graphic and throughout the book so heads up if anyone needs the warning
The main reason I rated low is because how much I personally hate reading about domestic abuse so it doesn't necessarily mean it isn’t a good book, I just did not enjoy it for the most part. I liked seeing the characters learn new things and how to adjust and survive and even with so many bad and scary things happening, the descriptions still make me want to visit Alaska.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Gore

Moderate: Ableism

Minor: Sexual assault

kbaxter21's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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, Violence, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

jinkiesjess's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense slow-paced

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

4.5

This was my first book with my local book club and I really enjoyed it! And the timing was perfect because we had a ton of snow right as I was reading about the freezing Alaskan landscape. It does get kind of slow and repetitive in the middle. This was my first Kristin Hannah book, but I have heard from friends that her books tend to be that way. But don't let that stop you from picking it up. It's very much worth reading! The descriptions of the landscape alone make this book worth it. And you get so invested in the characters that it helps you push through that middle section. I'll definitely be reading something else from this author in the future! 
That being said, I would give some heavy trigger warnings. Which I'll list below. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, and Alcoholism