Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz

2 reviews

literarylion's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-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

Pros:

• Jake's character is fleshed-out and feels realistic; his development is extreme but logical
• It is well-paced and I can tell Korelitz planned each scene carefully to build toward the twist
• I loved the meta aspect -- a plot within a plot within a plot, the trials of being an author/writer, the multiple meanings of plot, etc. 

Cons:

• The reveal felt trope-y and a bit contrived
• Anna's character and motivations don't feel believable to me

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Murder, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Alcohol, Drug use, Addiction, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual assault

Minor: Abortion and Vomit

jaynovara's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Addiction, Child death, Confinement, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Stalking, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Cancer, Cursing, Drug use, Vomit, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Religious bigotry, and Murder