Reviews tagging 'Murder'

The Water Outlaws by S.L. Huang

18 reviews

nina_rae_131's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

4.5

This is a feminist story featuring friendships, sisterhood, and queerness. As someone who grew up around women with internalized misogyny, I found Lin Chong's internal growth really satisfying. I loved Liangshan and the friendships that blossomed between its members, although I wish we could have spent more time with some of the side characters. 
I found Tai Jing to be a compelling villain. His ruthlessness wasn't toned down for the sake of the audience. But he was also intelligent, and I enjoyed being in his head. 
The magic system was really unique and interesting. 
I felt like the ending was abrupt though.

I thought a bit more than one flyer would be needed to sway the people to their side.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book though!

I read the audiobook, so I apologize if I spelt any of the names wrong. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Cannibalism, Death, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Medical content

Minor: War and Homophobia

lanid's review against another edition

adventurous dark

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Confinement, Sexual assault, Death, Vomit, and Torture

Minor: Misogyny, War, Cannibalism, and Suicide

megan1002's review against another edition

adventurous dark inspiring reflective tense 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? Yes

5.0

I have no words for how good this book is.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, and War

Minor: Cannibalism

dreadspawn's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Torture, Blood, War, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexism, Gore, Death, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Cannibalism

chantaal's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cannibalism, Gore, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Murder, Violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, and War

Moderate: Classism and Suicidal thoughts

haleykuuleilani's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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? N/A

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, War, Gore, Murder, Sexism, and Death

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Violence, and Torture

grandiose_r's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny 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? Yes

5.0

Read it in one sitting and loved it. Very lovable rogues, and I really enjoyed the variety of different characters among the Liangshan bandits. I particularly love the way Lu Da talks, both towards other characters and her internal thoughts.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Violence, Body horror, Death, Gore, Sexism, Torture, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Cannibalism, War, and Sexual assault

Minor: Fire/Fire injury

mika_the_librarian's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, Torture, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Cannibalism, and Grief

tashawallace95's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Sexism, Murder, Torture, Sexual assault, Cannibalism, Suicide attempt, Rape, and Violence

elliya's review against another edition

adventurous tense slow-paced

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

2.5

I really wanted to enjoy this, but found myself wishing it was more character-driven. I enjoyed all of the narrating characters and wished we had gotten more time with each of them and more character development. Despite being full of military conquests and battles, the pacing dragged for me and I hurried through it to finish. I liked the writing but it just wasn’t compelling enough to keep me captivated.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Violence, War, and Murder

Moderate: Cannibalism and Sexual assault