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A review by ripxreads
Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, and Car accident
Minor: Suicide attempt
I very rarely post spoilers even if it’s a TW, but there was a scene in here that is making me break that rule:
there is couple pages in the book that involve killing a child that has a developmental disability. It is very graphic and leading up to the death it’s rife with ableist abuse