Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist

2 reviews

evelphysicist's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

Overall a good read. I enjoyed the multiple characters and perspectives in the book and I think seeing these characters lives intersect made the story more interesting as it’s not a particularly fast paced book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Pedophilia, Alcoholism, Violence, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Murder, Blood, Racial slurs, and Rape

Moderate: Trafficking, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, and Suicide

alsoapples's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Trafficking, and Murder

Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, Torture, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Self harm, Forced institutionalization, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Confinement

Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death