Reviews tagging 'Child death'

The Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson

84 reviews

marioosa517's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, and Confinement

Minor: Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

betweentheshelves's review

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Honestly, I think this is the best book of the series. Johnson's writing is on point in this book, and the way that the mystery wraps up is generally satisfying. I know this was originally supposed to just be a trilogy, but there's also a new kind of spin off series, so I'm interested in seeing where that eventually goes. 

I think the most satisfying part of this book is the way that both storylines end up coming together. The way Johnson ends up twining them together leads to a satisfying conclusion. Really, my only complaint is the relationship between Stevie and David. It just didn't seem to work for me; I think it could have been mostly left out and the story would have been fine.

All in all, if you're looking for a new mystery series to jump into, I would recommend this one!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, and Death

Moderate: Drug use, Kidnapping, and Murder

strongsun's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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? No

4.5

Bit annoying nothing came up about the dna or whatever proof it was that Alice's estate had so stevie didnt technically solve the mystery

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping

Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Grief, and Murder

Minor: Alcohol, Classism, Death of parent, Drug use, Suicide, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Infertility, Infidelity, and Gun violence

letiross's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death

Moderate: Murder, Kidnapping, and Drug use

chavborromeo's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

First of all, David is an asshole. I tried to understand him. His daddy issues, his friend died and Stevie kinda betrayed him. But what the fuck dude? His freaking mouth need to shut up. Good thing he's doing something to stop his racist father and doesn't like him.

I hate Stevie and David relationship. Its like hot and cold. So freaking annoying.

I don't how many times I said this but I really love Stevie's friend. Janelle,Nate and Vi. Vi and Janelle relationship❤

For the plot twist, I don't why I'm not satisfied. I kinda suspect Charles but Idk the revelation is not that exciting and I don't have "omg" feels? Like I didn't like how it deliver? Like its that's all? But the end scene are cute. I'm living for their friendship❤❤❤

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Child death, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death

r_lynn13's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Such a good series. Everything was tied up in a believable bow. I cannot wait to read the companion books. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, Classism, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Murder, Violence, Death, Drug use, and Infidelity

Minor: Car accident, Alcoholism, and Blood

pigeonsallthewayd0wn's review

adventurous dark mysterious fast-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? N/A

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Body horror, and Death

Moderate: Mental illness, Alcohol, Blood, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Child death and Car accident

graciejames's review against another edition

emotional informative mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death and Murder

ladyfrecklles's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

the ending both surprised me in a good way and a bad way. i’d like to think that if i were a tad bit brighter i would have seen it coming, but at the same time, i’d like to also think johnson was just trying to tie up loose ends. 4.25 regardless because i had fun reading it and that’s what matters.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death and Mental illness

marsellosis's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

didn't leave me wanting for more, i was left very satisfied. moose was a very nice touch. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug use, Child death, Death, and Grief