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frankiereadsandgames's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, and Murder
alexishp23's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Grief, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer and Dementia
greenlucy50's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Medical trauma, and Murder
jamwatson's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.5
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Trafficking
ktbond's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Trafficking, and Murder
amyisreilledup's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Stalking, Suicide attempt, and Murder
emmyh_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Sexual assault, Violence, and Murder
joyematt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The cult aspect of the book was well done, though I did skim a bit of the more jargon-heavy parts, just having a feeling they wouldn't really matter in the end. Reading Robin's chapters really got to me and I did dread reading some of them just from the descriptions of the abuse and all the disturbing stuff. I did find myself feeling a lot of anxiety for her.
One of the main things I like about this series is the Strike and Robin relationship which was missing a bit from this one for obvious reasons. We did get them back together, which was nice, but a little too late for me.
Overall, the world building of the cult was extremely well done. The book was very readable, despite being too long. The mystery was good and unpredictable, in my opinion. Main characters were good; I'm glad we got more Pat in this one.
I used to love this series. I still do, I guess, but JK makes it really hard to separate her from her writing. I have only gotten books of hers in recent years from the library or second-hand. Really trying not to give her any more money.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, Stalking, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Trafficking
keegan85's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Trafficking, Murder, and Alcohol
ladytheo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I'm fascinated by cults so I did enjoy this a lot. But the average reader should be aware that it discusses tough subjects such as rape and torture and mind control. However, I felt the final reveal to be a little 'deus ex machina'
This is probably going to be one of my favorite strike books.
Graphic: Rape, Torture, and Murder