Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Codenaam Verity by Elizabeth Wein

8 reviews

fluffernutterfriday's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

This book was riveting. I simply could not put it down. It is a story within a story, where the writing of the story is a part of the plot, and I am enamored with it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Violence, Sexism, Death, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, War, Torture, Religious bigotry, Racism, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Confinement

saoreads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny informative mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

The book title itself was intriguing and how the heroine began the story was full of wit and humor as she takes readers on a journey with her being captured. She makes light of her situation. Maybe she seemed way too calm as a person. The personality was honed to the point where it doesn't scream for something to be feared for and it eases readers even when the situation the character is, in fact, dire. In the second part of the book, another point of view was taken to narrate the recent happenings and not just pure storytelling. It was a heartbreaking story of a precious friendship that occurred during a fictional event in the Second World War. There was overloaded information regarding the life of a spy and working about intel that at the same time didn't make you stop reading but, through its witty way of expressing it, made you love it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Blood, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Murder, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, War, Body horror, Gore, Grief, and Gun violence

helen's review against another edition

4.0

Oof! So incredibly sad, clever, surprising and satisfying. Full of fabulous, competent women, and glimpses of humour amongst the horrors.
Due to the subject matter, I didn't enjoy reading parts of it, and I suspect I won't re-read, but I'm really glad I finished it, and got to experience the twists and gut punches unspoiled.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Death, and Grief

Moderate: Torture and Gun violence

Minor: Sexism, Sexual assault, and Suicide attempt

aidyljoy's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

I don’t think I’m giving away anything by saying that this book is sad. Set during World War 2 and largely narrated by a woman captured by Nazi officers, it is a heavy read. I was drawn in by the characters and storytelling, but it was sometimes tough to push through a lot of technical & detailed information. Overall, I’m glad I read this book but I don’t know how often I’ll want to reach for it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, and Police brutality

Moderate: Torture

Minor: Rape and Sexual assault

florits's review against another edition

adventurous dark inspiring sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Torture, and War

Minor: Sexual assault

trucbidule's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment and Torture

Minor: Sexual assault and Antisemitism

bookbrig's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny sad medium-paced

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

5.0

You should read this book. Sometimes, when I've read a dozen reviews that say such and such novel is so wonderful and fantastic and great, I end up less then loving it simply because it's been built up so much. Not so here. This is a gorgeous story. The characters are unbelievably vivid. And if it's any indication of the story's great ability to make me curious and keep me caring, as soon as I finished it I found myself flipping back to the beginning and searching through it for pieces to reread. Yes, I reread books, but pretty much never IMMEDIATELY upon finishing them! I cannot recommend this book enough. I'm planning to browbeat everyone I know into trying it. THAT INCLUDES YOU. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Torture and Death

Minor: Sexual assault

elisabethd8a's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Grief, Torture, and Violence

Moderate: Blood

Minor: Rape, Suicide, Antisemitism, and Sexual assault

Assisted Suicide