Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Anywhere You Run by Wanda M. Morris

13 reviews

hillysreads's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• 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: Murder and Racism

Moderate: Miscarriage and Domestic abuse

liter_aly's review

dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• 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: Domestic abuse, Racism, Police brutality, Racial slurs, and Murder

Moderate: Miscarriage, Abortion, and Homophobia

thisbookrox's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

3.75

this was a great followup to All Her Little Secrets with Vera’s background. i really appreciated her and Magnolia’s stories.

i was really sad when Hank died because i wanted Vera to be happy, even though i knew it wasn’t her journey.

i also appreciated the work Magnolia did for civil rights, even if she had some bumps along the way. i was glad she had a happy ending.

i’m so glad that Vera got Hank’s house, too.

overall i enjoyed this and i’m glad i picked it up. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Racial slurs, Violence, and Racism

Moderate: Blood, Homophobia, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Abortion, and Gun violence

smalika's review

dark emotional inspiring reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Hate crime, Domestic abuse, Racism, Racial slurs, Sexual harassment, and Child death

Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual violence

britt_thebookworm's review

emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Hate crime, Racism, Domestic abuse, and Murder

Minor: Rape

d0505's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad tense slow-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: Racism, Murder, Gun violence, and Miscarriage

Moderate: Child death, Rape, Hate crime, and Domestic abuse

serendipitysbooks's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense 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

4.0

 Anywhere You Run is set in 1964 and is the story of two Black sisters who separately flee their Mississippi home for very different reasons. The books focuses mostly on Violet, who has the most to lose if she is found. Hers is a story that starkly highlights the racial realities of the time. Older sister Marigold’s reasons for fleeing will resonate with many women who came of age in the 1960s, irrespective of race. The story is told from three points of view - Violet’s, Marigold’s, and that of a man who is desperate to track them down for reasons of his own. I found the book to be a very readable historical fiction with a good exploration of race, gender and socioeconomic status. It also features a complicated sisterly relationship which I enjoyed, as well as a dash of thrillery vibes which adds some tension. I enjoyed my time with this story and was invested in the sister’s futures, but I doubt that their story will stick with me. It’s not a bad story, more a case of me already being well versed in the themes and time period, and nothing about the story really standing out or grabbing my attention. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Racism, and Hate crime

Moderate: Miscarriage and Domestic abuse

kaitlinschof's review

dark emotional 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Miscarriage

krys_kilz's review

emotional mysterious tense 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

4.0

I really liked how this book combined a thriller's pacing with a historical setting. The characters were really strong and the writing style was engaging. I just didn't like the ending. It felt really rushed and then too neatly wrapped up for me.

tw: white supremacy, anti-Blackness, Jim Crowe, KKK, miscarriage and domestic violence

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Miscarriage, and Racism

Moderate: Racial slurs, Domestic abuse, Rape, and Stalking

kathkaf's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Racism, and Violence

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Racial slurs

Minor: Abortion and Sexual violence