Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

The Anomaly by Hervé Le Tellier

26 reviews

the_other_yvonne's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Suicide

bleepbloop's review against another edition

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Incest, and Child abuse

torismazarine's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Incest, Murder, Cancer, Medical content, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Pedophilia, Religious bigotry, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Hate crime, Sexual assault, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Misogyny, Adult/minor relationship, and Chronic illness

Minor: Self harm, Alcohol, and Pregnancy

daja123's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional informative mysterious reflective sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual assault

imds's review

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Gun violence, Body shaming, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Cancer, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Murder, Terminal illness, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Incest, and Body horror

qwends's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Suicide

meg0207's review against another edition

adventurous 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Incest, Child abuse, and Sexual assault

lcameron123's review

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I loved this book! Very different form anything I’ve read before - a combination of strong characters, literary fiction, philosophical questions, social commentary, and a hint of sci-fi. I loved the style and subtle humour of Le Tellier’s writing. I do agree that the sub-plot surrounding Sophia felt unnecessary and gratuitous and could turn some people away who otherwise would enjoy the book. Not for everyone but I devoured it!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Incest

gemmasdilemma's review

mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault

kayahcherie's review

challenging dark reflective tense medium-paced

5.0

10/5 stars. My entire brain was just rewired and I’m better for it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault