Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Lullaby Beach by Stella Duffy

7 reviews

funktious's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad 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? Yes

3.0

Somewhat disappointed in this. I loved The Room of Lost Things so thought I’d seek out more from the author, but found this very pedestrian in comparison. Lots of telling, not showing, one dimensional characters and an overly melodramatic plot.

The inter generational abuse and misogyny were one thing, but the tacked on arson plot was just way over the top, especially since this is supposed to be a small seaside town - I think that much arson might get noticed?!

The best parts were Kitty in London, slowly realising the situation she’d got herself into. I’d rather we spent more time with Kitty than Beth / Sara / Lucy who felt very interchangeable in places.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Domestic abuse, Abortion, Suicide, and Sexual violence

jen_b22's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Abortion, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Miscarriage and Suicide

seonaidrogers's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Abortion

crossyc's review against another edition

mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• 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, Abortion, and Violence

anges_book_chatter's review

emotional reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Minor: Drug use

chapter92's review

emotional inspiring mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

Wow. Just wow. This book is so wonderful and complex with a cast of characters so powerful! Its resilient and strong, brave women are the main focus, resulting in a powerful, heartbreaking story of survival, Prejudice, sisterhood, family and above all, love. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Domestic abuse, Grief, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Toxic relationship

aseriesofunreadbooks's review

emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Rape, Domestic abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Sexual assault, and Miscarriage