Reviews tagging 'Violence'

The Skin and Its Girl by Sarah Cypher

4 reviews

abitbetterbooks's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-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? It's complicated

5.0

Absolutely magnificent writing, gorgeously descriptive and indulgently emotive. The audio narrator was absolutely stellar as well! 

It’s hard to believe this is a debut novel— Sarah Cypher is a masterful writer and captivating storyteller. This book has some of the most brilliant character work I’ve ever experienced. Reminded me a bit of one of my other favourites, Butter Honey Pig Bread with the complex familial relationships and non-linear story / timeline! 

I loved how my perception & understanding of the title changed as the narrative developed. A good title is like the icing on the cake when it’s reframed after finishing! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, War, Racism, and Mental illness

Minor: Infidelity and Sexual harassment

imds's review against another edition

• 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Colonisation, Death, Grief, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual harassment, Violence, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, Cancer, Abandonment, Classism, Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Abortion

drtx_bwt's review against another edition

adventurous dark lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• 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: Suicide attempt, Death, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Bullying and War

Minor: Xenophobia, Fire/Fire injury, and Violence

hannah_and_her_stories's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Mental illness

Moderate: Death, Suicide attempt, Violence, Xenophobia, War, Grief, Homophobia, and Bullying

Minor: Infidelity, Deportation, Incest, Death of parent, Cancer, Excrement, Lesbophobia, Sexual content, and Colonisation