Reviews tagging 'Child death'

A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess

3 reviews

supremedemon's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective tense fast-paced

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

3.25

A disturbing story. The 21st chapter (omitted in some publications) is a must and ties the book together. Uses a lot of Russian-based slang, so it's easier to read if you know some Russian. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Violence, Toxic friendship, Misogyny, Forced institutionalization, Sexual assault, and Police brutality

Moderate: Sexual violence, Child abuse, Rape, Child death, and Medical content

rory_john14's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

Graphic: Drug use, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Death, Police brutality, Sexual assault, Blood, Misogyny, Rape, and Sexism

Moderate: Sexual content, Gore, Cancer, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, and Vomit

Minor: Religious bigotry, Torture, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Homophobia, and Child death

valencethehuman's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, Suicide attempt, Vomit, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Self harm, Injury/Injury detail, Child death, Rape, Blood, Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual assault, Murder, Child abuse, Drug use, and Suicidal thoughts