Reviews tagging 'Suicide'

One of Our Own by Lucinda Berry

14 reviews

leaettaaa's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I couldn't put down "One of Our Own." This book delves deep into the complexities of parental love and the harsh reality that it isn’t always unconditional. As a single mom, I found myself reflecting on my own parenting, especially when I read the poignant quote, "People never believe that bad kids can come from good parents." It left me endlessly questioning if I’m doing enough as a mother. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever doubted themselves as a parent. Truly enlightening and profoundly moving!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts

fashion37's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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? No

4.75

This was a good listen. Love the person that read it. So sad. Even your children can do some imaginable things. And lose love for your child is the hardest thing to do! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Sexual assault, Grief, and Self harm

krystleclear88's review

dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Suicide, Rape, Suicide attempt, and Sexual violence

dagrumpypixi3's review

emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.5

It took me a while to get through because I myself am an SA survivor. This was a great book that didn't go too far into detail about that assault which I appreciated. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Sexual violence

thebookishgamerr's review

dark emotional tense slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

emiliamaria76's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Violence, Gun violence, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Bullying, and Mental illness

pagewanderer_'s review

challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, and Suicide attempt

amberleenaa_'s review

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide and Rape

fkshg8465's review

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.75

As usual, the author takes the worst moral scenarios you can think of and makes you wonder what choices you would make.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Gaslighting, Grief, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Stalking, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, and Suicide

shadowraven1972's review

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Suicide