Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison

49 reviews

asfgjklhd's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Child abuse, and Rape

evil_mia's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Abandonment, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Racism, Gun violence, and Vomit

jmmerril's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Addiction, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual content, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Pedophilia

norahculbertson's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Abandonment, Racial slurs, Grief, and Pedophilia

Minor: Incest

lealeinchen's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Child abuse

emwoodley's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Rape

kyliestandley's review against another edition

dark

3.75

3.75 - this was one of the toughest reads i have encountered so far. Bone's story made me feel for all young girls that had to live through this pain and anxiety. on a real level, i am deeply thankful i have never had to experience a living situation this traumatizing. the writing is well thought out, however, i felt as if it slightly began to drag on towards the middle. the last thirty pages had me crying and gritting my teeth - which i feel is not a bad thing. i am not sure if i could casually recommend this to a friend, but i am thankful that i read it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

samlaffey's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Alcohol, Violence, and Child abuse

mmarody's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse

juliarenae's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

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

2.0

A very traumatizing read especially for anyone who has dealt with childhood abuse or assault. Overall a very hard read and would not recommend it to anyone who cannot cope with a challenging read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Violence