Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

The Glorious Heresies by Lisa McInerney

2 reviews

marabender's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

This was an amazing novel, and also the saddest book I have read in a long time. Worth the read, but make sure you’re in an ok head space to start it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Violence

Moderate: Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Murder, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Addiction, Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, and Child abuse

amylav's review

dark medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse and Rape