Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

The Wren, The Wren by Anne Enright

8 reviews

inkylabyrinth's review against another edition

emotional reflective

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Animal death

hannah2896's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-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? Yes

3.75

A beautifully written book which captivated me in parts. I loved the poetry and bird references throughout, and Nell's chapters when she is abroad. Some parts were difficult to read and weren't enjoyable - I do wish I skipped those pages.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Domestic abuse, Cancer, Child abuse, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Animal death, and Physical abuse

elle_g's review against another edition

challenging reflective medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Cancer

kirstym25's review

emotional reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death

Moderate: Domestic abuse

adawada's review against another edition

Whilst the writing was nice enough, I just couldn’t get into this book. None of the characters were very likeable apart from Carmel and I found that there was lack of a plot but also kind of lack of character building as well? Too much emphasis on (bad) sex from two main characters. Just lacked substance for me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Bullying

Moderate: Cancer and Death of parent

shawcrit's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Animal death, Physical abuse, and Animal cruelty

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Sexual violence

katiemoonshep's review against another edition

challenging dark funny sad medium-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Animal cruelty

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

aliciawithoutkeys's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse