Reviews tagging 'Suicide attempt'

We Sold Our Souls by Grady Hendrix

4 reviews

lotoblanco's review against another edition

challenging dark hopeful sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Violence, Gaslighting, Gore, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attempt, Torture, Blood, Car accident, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Sexual harassment, Confinement, Murder, Stalking, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical trauma

kier__'s review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny tense fast-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Stalking, Suicide, Child death, Blood, Cursing, Alcohol, Forced institutionalization, Violence, Drug abuse, Sexism, Drug use, Excrement, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Suicide attempt, Torture, Bullying, Death, Sexual assault, Addiction, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

horrorhayleigh's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Addiction, Body horror, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Violence, Grief, Gore, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Alcohol, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Blood, and Car accident

laurenleigh's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

This was delightfully weird! I love a good hero’s quest story structure, especially if our protagonist is a badass woman. I enjoyed the plot, though it got a little gross and gory at times. It felt right for the story though, like the novelation of a metal album. Actually all the chapter titles are album titles, which took me way too long to recognize! Hendrix’s style reminded me of a gritty film noir, focusing on what some might call the dregs of society, but in a way that highlights their wonderful humanity. Though many of these characters dream of fame and glory, most are extremely regular folks just trying to survive in less than ideal conditions. The ending felt right and tied up everything in a fun, bombastic way. I would totally read a sequel featuring the character we left off on! I think I’ll check out this author’s other works.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Gore, Violence, Suicide, and Confinement

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Stalking, Violence, and Vomit

Minor: Car accident