Reviews tagging 'Abortion'

The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse

56 reviews

thecword85's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death

Minor: Rape and Abortion

kukushka's review against another edition

mysterious 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? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abortion, Child death, Confinement, Death, Forced institutionalization, Infertility, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Rape

shannonkkennedy's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Minor: Abortion and Rape

bookswithmybulldog's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Torture, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Medical trauma

Minor: Rape, Abortion, and Infertility

booktrishandmagic'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

So, I absolutely LOVED this book.  It’s no secret that winter and “locked room” thrillers are my favorite.  This one gave me chills.  I knew I was going to love it almost immediately.

I snuck into Forest Haven last summer, which is an abandoned asylum.  It was closed for severe abuse of patients, just like in this book.  Also like The Sanatorium, things were just left.  Paperwork, chairs, personal effects, beds, etc.  How creepy is that?!  Well, my experience at Forest Haven gave me the extra detail that really made the story come to life.  I felt like I was there.

I thought everything about this book was super creepy.  I honestly couldn’t put it down!  It’s a fast paced, plot driven, chilling thriller for sure.  The Sanatorium has an amazing atmosphere.  I loved the setting in the Swiss Alps with the imminent threat of an avalanche.  I loved all the twists and suspects, never knowing whodunnit until the very last few pages.  I wasn’t expecting the final twist!

If you’re looking for a creepy, winter thriller, you should definitely pick this up!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Torture, and Murder

Minor: Rape and Abortion

amarieb's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Child death, Gore, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Death

Moderate: Sexual assault, Torture, Rape, Misogyny, Mental illness, Death of parent, and Confinement

Minor: Abortion and Infidelity