Reviews tagging 'Violence'

The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay

180 reviews

jkauffman503's review

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Gun violence, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death, and Violence

Moderate: Vomit, Suicide, and Child death

kek513's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Child death

Moderate: Suicide, Gore, and Gun violence

Minor: Homophobia

hauger's review

Graphic violence

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Death

jaedia's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

 I was utterly transfixed by this book. I'd put it off for so long because "house invasion thriller" isn't my favourite subgenre but Cabin has a twist to it that makes the story so fascinating, the characters are incredible, the way it's written is fantastic... and the way he plays with ambiguity, holy hell. Chef's kiss. I *still* don't know what happened and I'm GLAD about it!! There were a few lines I highlighted just because they had me going, "Wow... what a line." Sheesh. Well now I need to obtain more Tremblay books, I guess. I've certainly got Horror Movie, his 2024 release, on preorder already. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Gun violence, Homophobia, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Suicide, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Death, Hate crime, Suicide attempt, Child death, and Gore

Moderate: Violence, Vomit, Confinement, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Animal death, Excrement, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Medical content

lexkazokas's review against another edition

challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Murder, and Death

Minor: Child death

bonnie3088's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I read this book before the movie. I thought that this book was amazing. It was sort of slow but when the plot gets going then things really do get going.  The imagery and writing were amazing. I fell in love with all of the characters. I found that the alternating pops added complexity to the story by not only giving insight but also worked well in the pacing, especially in the moments that become really tense. The author forces the reader to be a part of the decision that is being presented. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

r_o_s_e's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Child death, Gun violence, Religious bigotry, Violence, Confinement, and Death

Moderate: Grief, Blood, Homophobia, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic, Hate crime, Excrement, and Vomit

hamesunderscore's review

dark mysterious tense 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Child death

emilyddd123's review

challenging dark emotional tense 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

4.0

The first scenes were tense and gripping. Sort of lost its pace near the middle, but it was still interesting. Lots of graphic violence. Reflective ending. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Death, Blood, Grief, Gore, Torture, Homophobia, Body horror, Child death, Gun violence, and Violence

books_hay's review

challenging emotional sad tense 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? No

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Confinement, Death, Torture, Violence, Child death, Murder, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Child abuse, Homophobia, Gaslighting, Gore, Hate crime, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Physical abuse

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Violence