Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

5 reviews

mrs_faith_owens's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring 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

4.25

Redeeming Love is a beautiful story mirroring the story of Hosea from the Bible. While it is very dark and deals with several sexual themes, it is less explicit than most romance written today. Two of the themes that I think were handled very well in this book are religious bigotry and the idea that one’s Savior must be God and not another person. Instead of siding with the judgmental churchgoers, this book focuses on the redemptive power of God. When Angel begins to see Michael as her savior, God pulls her away to find Him. All that being said, this is a fantastic book, but take the content warnings seriously. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Slavery, and Child abuse

Moderate: Rape, Death, Pedophilia, Domestic abuse, Abortion, Sexual content, Suicide, Infertility, Incest, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity, Sexual content, Rape, Religious bigotry, Abortion, and Pedophilia

Also contains: Prostitution: minor and moderate Childbirth: minor and moderate

amhall11's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Infertility, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Abortion, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, Violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Trafficking, and Sexual content

Minor: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Death, Miscarriage, Medical trauma, Alcoholism, and Murder

bat_029's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense slow-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

5.0

when i put the trigger warnings i realised how fucked up it was, yes it destroyed me mentally but surprise surprise it also became one of my favorite books. I picked it up without reading the trigger warnings, i also didnt realise that its inspired of a story from the bibel, it was a nice surprise , didnt think i would like it much. Some scenes really had my jaw on the floor and my pillow wet from tears but i totally recommend reading it-BYE     T-T

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Cursing, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Murder, Violence, Confinement, Incest, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

kmfosbinder's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective tense medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Domestic abuse

oliviaferlazzo's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abortion, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Rape

Minor: Sexual content