Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak

160 reviews

lydiesquid's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 41%

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Incest, Rape

marionet's review against another edition

3.25

dark reflective sad slow-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Sexism, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry

Minor: Ableism, Domestic abuse, Abortion

ljpaatan's review against another edition

4.25

dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Trafficking

stabilesero's review against another edition

4.75

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

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The balance Shafak managed to reach between being absolutely heart-wrenching and comforting... Is astounding. There is no comfort from the book plot and main themes (it is a very heavy, but must be spoken about kind of book), but Leila's friends and their commitment to her body and soul is breathtaking. I almost cried, and that says a lot. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt

alyssatuininga's review against another edition

5.0

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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What an absolutely beautiful book! I picked this book up as part of my read around the world challenge.  The writing in this book is absolutely gorgeous and the characters are so deep and rich. I will definitely read more of her books. Not many books draw me in from the first line but this one did. I was sad it was over. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Self harm, Sexual assault, Violence

charly_22x's review against another edition

4.5

challenging dark emotional hopeful 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: Complicated

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Another book written by Elif Shafak that I just inhaled. I live her writing and the themes and criticism of society that she is discussing in her books.
I have to say that some parts are really hard to swallow and one feels deeply sorry for what Leila has to live through. But than you get to know her five friends and their relationship just warm your heart. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death

Moderate: Homophobia

carolinebl's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I love how Elif Shafak writes of Istanbul, honestly and brutally whilst also lovingly. This is another complex, dark, funny and deeply human novel. The story of Tequila Leila deserves to be told, though in many ways this was the story of the people that formed her life. Some aspects of characterisation were too much for me, such as the names (Sabotage, Zaynab122 etc.) but it was overall a beautifully written story of friendship and struggle.

I still have questions about D/Ali. And did Leila know that Sabotage was in love with her? I’m glad he didn’t die with her body, but was forced to confront his divided life.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief

Moderate: Self harm, Transphobia, Violence, Trafficking, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Minor: Addiction, Incest, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders

libraryofconnor's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Sexual assault

jessiemcg's review against another edition

4.5

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I’m stuck on giving this book a 4.5 or a 5. The writing is superb (I’ve only ever heard middle aged people use that word) but the ending lost me only *slightly*. This was however a fantastic and profound book, beautifully written yet heavy and often times hard to read. Honestly a brilliant book - Elif Shafak is quickly becoming one of my favourite novelists. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Police brutality

maisyax's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault