Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell

28 reviews

ekclar's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse and Sexual violence

poskisuudelma's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Stalking, Suicide, and Violence

field_of_books's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.5

This is a fairly standard, predictable, but fast paced thriller. I guessed what was going to happen within the first thirty pages, but it was still intriguing and the writing was fast paced enough to keep my interest. Also, my copy had big font. I LOVE a book with big font, I’m talking at least size 12, so I don’t have to squint or hold my book close to my face (yes I do need glasses). Guessing the plot at the very beginning of the book obviously isn’t a good sign, but finding a book that you can easily read even when your brain is filled with a noxious fog, well that’s a gem. 

Anyway, I love the whole kidnapped/captive theme. I don’t know why, but it always keeps me interested. So when I saw this one in the charity shop I thought it was a good find. My brain hasn’t been working very well the last few days, and so I thought this would probably be an easy read- it was! I love the character of Ellie, what an absolute angel. None of the other characters are great, but they’re also not particularly unlikeable. After reading this one I’d definitely give some other Lisa Jewell’s a try! 

🐙🐙🐙/5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, and Stalking

Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, Sexual violence, and Violence

michahbella's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Violence

sophiamoneva's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

2.5

I didn’t read the back when I started this and I should have because boy was that a heavy novel, definitely should not have been reading it at 14 but whatever. Very heavy, very true crime, honestly felt like a real case.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, and Trafficking

claudiaantonoaei's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Stalking, Suicide, and Rape

readwithsuzanna's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Stalking, Torture, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

Minor: Animal death

nataliakolozsvari's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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

4.75

Loved this book! The plot was immensely interesting, a real page-turner. Prepare for sadness, though; it has really dark themes, not an easily digestable book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Miscarriage, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Torture

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Grief, and Infertility