Reviews tagging 'Eating disorder'

Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith

3 reviews

ladythana's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Death, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, Murder, Misogyny, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Adult/minor relationship, Violence, Stalking, Medical trauma, Rape, Grief, Sexual violence, Blood, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Chronic illness, Vomit, Alcohol, and Self harm

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Incest, Infidelity, Trafficking, and Eating disorder

jhbandcats's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious sad tense fast-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

Definitely a step up; Rowling / Galbraith gets increasingly better with each book in her series, both this and the Harry Potter books. We see much more of Robin here, learning of a horrible incident when she was at college that has affected her subsequent choices. Robin and Strike grow closer while denying their bond; they pretend to themselves that their relationship is only about work and friendship. 

The three smarmy suspects are truly revolting and terrible people. Rowling develops their characters to show the depths of their obsessions and psychosis. I always wonder where comes up with the details of the evil in the world. Of course, a glimpse through the news is likely to give her ample fodder. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Violence, Addiction, Eating disorder, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, Ableism, Chronic illness, Gore, Murder, Pedophilia, Rape, Alcohol, Blood, Medical trauma, Stalking, and Torture

maddiefight's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Torture, Stalking, Sexual assault, Rape, Pedophilia, Murder, Misogyny, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Blood, Mental illness, Drug use, and Ableism

Minor: Eating disorder