Reviews tagging 'Hate crime'

Δάκρυα Ξυράφι by S.A. Cosby

169 reviews

jan1955's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

S.A. Cosby is a master storyteller! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Hate crime, Gun violence, Racial slurs, and Violence

bl_6210's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Homophobia, Murder, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Deadnaming, Racism, Transphobia, Terminal illness, Death, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Gore, Hate crime, Cursing, and Abandonment

eusteph's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad 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

5.0

I knew I would love this book less than 20 pages into it, and I wasn't wrong. 

This story is both heartbreaking and heartwarming in that it deals with the topics of racism, homophobia, and transphobia in a very down-to-earth way. Honestly, if someone told me this was based on real life events, I would believe it, that's how well crafted it was. 

Although the ending of the book was quite sad, it made sense and was the perfect way to wrap up this tale. I cannot wait to read more by the author. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Transphobia, Hate crime, Racism, and Murder

citymouse's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Racial slurs, Violence, Medical trauma, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, and Transphobia

Moderate: Excrement, Hate crime, Addiction, Grief, and Alcoholism

Minor: Deadnaming

thekrujue's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny informative sad tense slow-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Racial slurs, Violence, Homophobia, Gun violence, Hate crime, Car accident, Alcoholism, Terminal illness, Racism, Grief, Alcohol, Transphobia, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Murder, and Death

nneka23's review against another edition

dark emotional sad 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

4.25

This was a really enjoyable fast-paced read. The narration in the audiobook is really well done and helped me become fully immersed in the story. An exploration of grief, fatherhood, and masculinity all enveloped in a story of vengeance (but really, redemption). There were some points where I wasn’t sure if things would end the way I expected, and I love that I couldn’t predict every single plot point! Very emotional at times while funny at others, I definitely felt like I knew the characters by the end. And speaking of the end, those last few lines were so poignant. The final line is especially impeccable writing. Crosby certainly knows how to hook a reader and keep them engaged with the way he uses words. This story is so steeped in a southern atmosphere, you’d think you were actually there. Truly enjoyed this audiobook - hats off to Crosby and the narrator! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Gun violence, Death, Racism, Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Blood, Grief, Murder, Hate crime, Gore, Cursing, and Homophobia

Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Cancer

There are definitely some very violent scenes. The descriptions during those scenes are very detailed so if you’re squeamish, keep that in mind.

hankatcol's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Murder, Racism, Kidnapping, Blood, Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Racial slurs, Car accident, Violence, Homophobia, and Torture

jpratt's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Hate crime, Gore, Homophobia, Transphobia, Gun violence, Death of parent, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Mass/school shootings, Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence

jwatson9030's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, Addiction, Alcoholism, Deadnaming, Death, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Racism, Gun violence, Homophobia, Child abuse, Classism, Medical trauma, Murder, Alcohol, Grief, Abandonment, Antisemitism, Blood, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Violence, Bullying, Car accident, Chronic illness, and Medical content

mitchell_1's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Murder, Gun violence, Addiction, Alcoholism, Grief, Racial slurs, Violence, Death, Hate crime, and Homophobia

Minor: Deadnaming and Cancer