Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Little Monsters by Adrienne Brodeur

15 reviews

jennasucato's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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

I really enjoyed this one. It felt a bit slow at times, but the ending made it worth it. I’m glad that Brodeur didn’t magically make everything better at the end; it felt realistic. I do feel like Adam’s portion of the story could’ve been wrapped up a bit more, though. Overall, a really good read. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Incest and Sexual assault

elsez326's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

Eh, family drama, deeply flawed, unlikeable characters. Not sure I needed a story about a flawed man who is unwilling/unable to change, not really what I like to read about.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Miscarriage

kceemuller's review

challenging dark emotional tense slow-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Minor: Sexual assault

kvalenti's review

dark emotional 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

Complicated family relationships with the Cape Cod setting acting almost as an additional character.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Minor: Sexual assault

taemaeto's review

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Minor: Incest, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Infidelity, Rape, Mental illness, Medical content, and Sexual assault

shoshannascott's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness and Sexual assault

amberjackonski's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Sexism

Moderate: Sexual assault, Gaslighting, and Suicidal thoughts

kellimartin22's review

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

I loved how this asked the question: what if we didn’t have to accept our families the way they are, especially if that family isn’t treating you well? The setup of the months leading up to the 2016 election was a genius way to call attention to the very stark contrast between the male and female characters here; I thought this was executed perfectly. Each character’s POV was so well-done and, unlike many books with multiple POVs, no character felt flat or like they were just there to serve the plot. One of my favorite reads this year. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent and Sexual assault

ukponge's review

challenging emotional reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Infidelity

amgraves's review

dark emotional medium-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Dysfunctional family. Multiple POVs, a couple of them very unlikable characters. Nothing too graphic, but definitely check warnings. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity, Misogyny, Incest, Death of parent, Mental illness, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy