Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill

58 reviews

kteq's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

3.5

The craft choices of the characters-as-writers added such a fun meta-layer to this mystery - and served to explain the absolute ridiculous names and choices of everyone involved.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Stalking, and Violence

Minor: Racism and Sexual assault

darlingkelly's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Genius framework and intriguingly layered. And although I’m sure the ending spawned hundreds of interesting interpretations, I found it unsatisfying in comparison to the rest of the novel.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Stalking, and Murder

Minor: Sexual assault and Violence

justagir1's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Toxic friendship, Violence, Murder, Toxic relationship, and Death

Moderate: Gaslighting, Stalking, and Gun violence

Minor: Sexual content, Abandonment, Blood, Racism, Pandemic/Epidemic, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, Grief, and Sexual assault

palejandro's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Mental illness, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Racism

arfog's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious

4.0

Very interesting story within a story premise! Was a bit confused at first by the emailed chapter comments, but came to enjoy it. Really enjoyed the story. Generally happy ending for the main character.  Note: the explanation of Kane's history contains a brief but graphic depiction of SA and violence. Was about 45 seconds in the audiobook, end of chapter 18.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Murder

bessadams's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Stalking, Child abuse, and Gun violence

Minor: Sexual assault and Racism

kylieqrada's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Book within a book? Check.
Metatextual elements? Check.
Surprisingly satisfying romance? Check.
Twist ending? Checkkkkk.
I loved this!!!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Murder, and Death

Moderate: Stalking, Child abuse, and Gun violence

Minor: Racism and Sexual assault

regaliaofchaos's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Death, and Stalking

Moderate: Sexual assault, Racism, Pandemic/Epidemic, Drug abuse, and Blood

lilacfoxes's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault

falltumn's review against another edition

mysterious tense 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Stalking and Racism

Minor: Child death, Drug abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault