Reviews tagging 'Torture'

As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson

116 reviews

carissa_93's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Animal cruelty, Blood, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Gun violence, Torture, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gore, Drug abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Grief, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Sexual violence, Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, and Panic attacks/disorders

tsked_off's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense fast-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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Kidnapping, Torture, Mental illness, Murder, Confinement, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Rape

estelleidekreads's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

3.0

i am FUMING

the first half of this book was so scary i was not expecting a YA thriller to make me scared to turn my lights off.

the second part was the most bonkers plot but i lowkey enjoyed it - almost gave heist vibes ??  it was defo a bold choice & im not too mad about it but some parts were dragged out wayyyy too much.

the last 2 chapters of this books were completely unnecessary imo and they really annoyed me.

pip and ravi were infuriating and acting like they shared a singular brain cell way and had me screaming at them. i get it ACAB yes but after a point you’re just being dumb and self destructive.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Kidnapping, Murder, and Misogyny

Moderate: Torture

Minor: Sexual violence and Rape

aleilvandrea's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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: Death, Gore, Kidnapping, Animal death, Stalking, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Trafficking, Rape, Drug use, Confinement, Torture, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Panic attacks/disorders

nooripoori's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping and Torture

charlotte113's review against another edition

dark emotional tense 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? Yes

4.0

Overall, I found the plot of this book a bit too predictable. Building up to the main mystery of the book took time, and I found myself guessing what was going to happen before it did, something I havent experienced before with Jackson's novels.
However, the book managed to make me worry for Pip and Ravi and I was genuinely nervous at times for them, hoping for the best whilst expecting the worst. The continued backstory weaved through the series continued, and led to a well rounded end. I really enjoyed how Ravi and Pip's relationship was slightly more present in this book, without it being too overwhelming and drawing away from the rest of the story. 

I'm glad this is the last full novel for the story, it felt complete. Although, if a novella came out to round up Pip and Ravi's happy ending, I would absolutely read it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Murder, Torture, and Blood

Moderate: Drug use

Minor: Rape

sophie_fantasy321's review against another edition

dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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

4.75

Pip commits murder?!?

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Murder, and Torture

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Stalking

rei_ayanami30's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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: Hate crime, Death, Drug abuse, Medical trauma, Blood, Torture, Stalking, Murder, and Kidnapping

juliacg7's review

dark sad tense medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Stalking and Torture

bones_jackson's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Gostei bastante, é muito empolgante e tem muita tensão e é extremamente rapido de ler. Não gostei muito do que a pip fez nos últimos 3 capítulos, mas a última página resolveu um pouquinho. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Gaslighting, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Confinement, Drug use, Cursing, Physical abuse, Vomit, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Death, Kidnapping, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Stalking, and Torture

Minor: Animal death and Sexual assault