Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

The Incendiaries by R.O. Kwon

17 reviews

nneka23's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

1.25

The premise sounded interesting and I really like the title, but unfortunately the story itself was subpar at best. I wish the chapters were fleshed out more (seriously one of the chapters was literally one sentence). Because of the meandering writing style and the way things were narrated from each main character’s point of view, I was often pretty confused. Not sure what the end goal of the story was, but it seems to have missed the mark…by a lot. I added a .25 to my 1 star rating just to be nice honestly. Really a shame because this story has themes that are worth exploring and it could’ve been a great read. Oh well, on to the next one. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

There is a rape scene that caught me off guard a bit. It’s not super detailed, but detailed enough that you know it’s happening. The scene seemed a little unnecessary if you ask me.

emath98's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Stalking, and Rape

booitsnathalie's review against another edition

reflective fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Suicide, and Death of parent

rachelnoel's review against another edition

dark sad slow-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Car accident, Abortion, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Grief, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Rape, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

leneliest's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Toxic friendship, Death of parent, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, and Suicide

monicatto's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

whatthemel's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective fast-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault

mossdoesbooks's review against another edition

challenging dark medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault

vkitoria's review against another edition

challenging reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault and Abortion

ardinareads's review against another edition

dark emotional sad slow-paced

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

4.0

I initially gave this book 3.25 stars but reread the last forty pages and changed it to 4. There’s a lot I don’t understand.

How do you judge Will’s character? He starts off innocent and safe and changes into someone unrecognizable. Obsessed with Phoebe, he becomes coercive, controlling, ultimately raping her. While there is clearly self-loathing happening, he doesn’t seem particularly remorseful. I think he’s an untrustworthy narrator. His perspective is the most represented so it makes the many questions this books ends with even more mysterious. What actually happened? Is Phoebe alive or is that a part of Will’s delusion?

 

R.O. Kwon is a phenomenal writer. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Suicide, Stalking, Murder, Grief, Alcohol, and Toxic relationship