Reviews tagging 'Sexual content'

The Good Lie by A.R. Torre

15 reviews

evaadamiak's review

dark mysterious

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Murder, and Rape

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, and Mental illness

Minor: Abortion

killmoore_'s review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

I watch way too many true crime stories for any of this to have surprised me, but it was enjoyable none the less.

A lot of unnecessary scene setting - clothes descriptions, random gestures, etc - and not enough character depth. Story lines fell flat, and as an avid reader of this genre, I pinned the killer by the middle of the book. The ending was a bit too well packaged for me as well - I could have dealt without the last few chapters entirely.

The story was fun, fast paced and thrilling - I listened to the audio book and loved it. I would recommend to folks new to the genre with a big ol trigger warning attached.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Violence, Child abuse, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Domestic abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Mental illness, Abortion, Death of parent, Grief, Gore, Stalking, Torture, Child death, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual violence, Blood, Homophobia, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Rape, and Sexual assault

bravelostmind's review

mysterious slow-paced

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

3.5

Although an enjoyable read at times it felt slow and clichè. The 'romance' element did not work for me, nor did it add any addition to the 'twist' involved.

Sure, it was a sort of interesting twist, but it did not wow me or feel neatly tied in a bow.

The antagonists felt a little clichè and I did not feel much towards them.

An easy read, but not one with that much substance. Glad to have read, but I probably won't think about it again...

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Pedophilia, Rape, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, and Self harm

icelandicbookreview's review against another edition

2.0

It might have been my fault for assuming this was more of a mystery/thriller, but there was wayyyy too much romance or romantic elements. I also should have checked TW/CW before reading because I was not ready for some of the content. (I read as an audiobook going to and from work.) I think I would have enjoyed it more if there was less "romance". The story was really interesting, and I think other people would really enjoy it. This just wasn't for me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Death, Violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Sexual content

mtnest's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

1.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, and Sexual content

Moderate: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Murder, Rape, Violence, Child death, Death, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Torture, Alcohol, Child abuse, Confinement, and Pedophilia

Minor: Abortion

lori_j's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• 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

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, and Murder

Moderate: Sexual content

redefiningrachel's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Murder, Gore, Grief, Forced institutionalization, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Mental illness, Child death, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Suicide, and Stalking

Moderate: Blood, Body horror, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Addiction, Alcohol, Sexual content, Alcoholism, and Medical trauma

Minor: Self harm, Abortion, Bullying, and Infidelity

cassg's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Child death, Child abuse, Murder, and Kidnapping

Minor: Sexual content

100_pages_hr's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Rape, and Sexual assault

Minor: Rape, Abortion, and Pregnancy

laurensreads's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Sexual violence, and Sexual content

Moderate: Mental illness