Reviews tagging 'Genocide'

Scythe – Die Hüter des Todes by Neal Shusterman

54 reviews

jackeline_cruz_'s review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, War, and Blood

nafinboof95's review against another edition

adventurous dark inspiring mysterious reflective tense 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

A very well written story that reflects humanity’s thoughts on death and keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Murder, Genocide, Blood, Child death, and Mass/school shootings

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, and Violence

rightwhrleftme's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny reflective tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mass/school shootings, Genocide, Police brutality, Murder, Gore, Violence, Suicide, Self harm, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, Death, and Blood

jennymarie93's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Genocide, Mass/school shootings, Murder, and Death

allydavis's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

5.0

One of my favorite YA dystopian books I’ve ever read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Genocide, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Violence, Child death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, and Gun violence

phoebelilly's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective 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? No

4.0

Intriguing concept, couldn't predict what was going to happening next, a bit childish (lacked subtlety)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Genocide, Child death, Police brutality, Self harm, Murder, Suicide, Violence, and Death

hales_1243's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Mass/school shootings, Religious bigotry, Death, Self harm, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Torture, Murder, Physical abuse, Blood, Gaslighting, Racism, Child death, Genocide, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Body horror, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Fatphobia

Minor: Vomit and Alcohol

ltc's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, Violence, Genocide, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Child death

Minor: Gun violence, Suicide, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury

adrienanthony's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Fascinating world building and believable character interaction 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Classism, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Gore, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Child death, Child abuse, Gun violence, Suicide attempt, Physical abuse, Violence, Death, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Suicide, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Grief, and Self harm

Moderate: Police brutality and Medical content

Minor: Torture and Genocide

irene_am's review against another edition

challenging dark inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Genocide, and Murder