Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Triptych by Karin Slaughter

7 reviews

shrekfanclub's review

dark tense fast-paced

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

4.5

There's a degree of racial stereotyping & slut shaming in crime books from the early 2000s & earlier that makes me uncomfortable and keeps them, pretty consistently, from being 5 stars.

However, Karin Slaughter is so good & I love the consistent twists & turns throughout this book rather than holding out for one huge reveal at the end. Really compelling & unputdownable with a pretty satisfying conclusion. 

Super gruesome, so please be mindful of trigger warnings.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Gore, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Racism, Sexism, and Ableism

thecatsmum's review

dark tense fast-paced

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

4.0

I had given up on Karin Slaughter because of many reasons, but I had already bought several books in both this and the Grant County series. Then my spouse and I watched the first season of Will Trent, and I thought maybe I should at least give the Will Trent books a try. Coming from a very similar background, I connected with the TV Will Trent in a way that I normally don't with a police detective.  So, at first, I was honestly a bit disappointed that the book Will Trent was a lot different from the quirky, Latino TV one. However, this soon faded, and now I can't believe that that show came out of this gritty, but excellent (judging by the first book) series.

This book had multiple POV characters, but I can say that Slaughter handled each of their headspaces well. You grew to sympathise with those who were affected by the actions of the crimes committed in this story, and loathe the “baddies”, but in a way that was satisfying despite the obvious evil of the antagonists. 

And I can't believe the series really ret conned some of the characters to the extent that they did. IYKYK.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Police brutality, Racism, Sexual assault, Stalking, Torture, Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Classism, and Injury/Injury detail

possibilityleft's review against another edition

challenging dark tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Child death, Medical trauma, Police brutality, Body horror, Mental illness, Death of parent, Stalking, Emotional abuse, Murder, Sexual harassment, Racism, Trafficking, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Torture, Drug abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Death, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Blood

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, and Abandonment

Minor: Cancer and Suicidal thoughts

emilyspex's review

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

This book was amazingly written. That said, I really don't know how to feel about how Slaughter deals with race in this story. Sometimes it seems like she's trying to subvert certain stereotypes, but sometimes it feels like she might believe some of them.

I would give a lot of caveats before recommending this book to someone.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Body horror, Racism, Sexual assault, Gore, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, Murder, and Rape

jackbifrost's review

fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Violence, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual violence, Torture, Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, Blood, Grief, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Rape, Death, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Murder

Moderate: Abandonment and Death of parent

Minor: Racial slurs, Racism, and Homophobia

peskimo's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Self harm, Suicide attempt, Racism, and Medical content

ekmook's review

dark mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Cancer and Terminal illness