Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Hate List by Jennifer Brown

3 reviews

jess_thefacts's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

Jennifer Brown's 'The Hate List' offers a compelling exploration of grief, guilt, and redemption in the aftermath of a school shooting. Through the perspective of protagonist Valerie Leftman, the novel delves into the complexities of human nature and the power of empathy and understanding. Brown skillfully portrays the raw emotions of survivors while shedding light on the underlying issues within high school communities. With its thought-provoking narrative and well-drawn characters, 'The Hate List' delivers a powerful message about compassion, forgiveness, and the capacity for redemption.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Cursing, Bullying, and Mass/school shootings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Grief, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Violence

cassiereadsbooks_'s review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mass/school shootings, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, Violence, Blood, Death, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Addiction, Bullying, Murder, and Suicide attempt

booksofautumn's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Child abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Self harm, Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Mass/school shootings, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Violence