Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

The Last Thing to Burn by Will Dean

29 reviews

timbookshelf's review against another edition

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Confinement

beckyremillard's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• 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

3.75

The main character in this book is a victim of human trafficking which resulted in living as the “wife” of pig farmer, Lenn. 

It’s an emotional story because we can tell that the main character is just doing her best to survive while facing so many dark obstacles. 

I was not expecting that twist toward the end. If I reread it I’m sure it would be more obvious but this book was hard enough to get through the first time - not due to poor writing or anything like that, just because of what she has to deal with every day.

Definitely check the content warnings on this one. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Trafficking, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence

Moderate: Deportation

Minor: Suicide

hollyfitton1's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Violence, Body horror, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Deportation, Gore, Medical trauma, Sexual harassment, Trafficking, Rape, Sexual violence, Grief, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Self harm, Sexual content, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Domestic abuse, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Child death and Child abuse

nialiversuch's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• 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? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Blood, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Violence, Bullying, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Grief, Pregnancy, Confinement, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Ableism, Body shaming, Chronic illness, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Addiction, Body horror, Mental illness, Murder, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Deportation, Drug abuse, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Vomit, and Death of parent

wonderfulxwonderful's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Gaslighting, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Rape, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

efiwritesbooks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

See my full Youtube review here: https://youtu.be/n5L9lAC1WdY

 The Last thing to Burn is the heartbreaking tale of a woman's struggle to retain her personhood in the face of modern slavery. When her daughter is born, her resolve changes to desperation.

It's a phenomenal story, well-told, with interesting characters and easily-accessible language.

Highly recommend. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Trafficking, Addiction, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Confinement, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, and Misogyny

andreastopit's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

3.75

I have never been so invested in a character. I wanted throw the book across the room and but also to finish it as quickly as  possible.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Kidnapping, Torture, Violence, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Trafficking, Vomit, Blood, Body horror, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Medical trauma, Murder, and Slavery

amyspag's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

3.5

A short but tough read 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, and Violence

natlikestoread's review against another edition

dark sad tense fast-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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Violence, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Torture

ak2190's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Physical abuse, and Trafficking

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Rape