Reviews tagging 'Suicidal thoughts'

The Enchanted by Rene Denfeld

4 reviews

deszra's review against another edition

dark emotional sad 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? It's complicated

this was such a strange read that i can’t really decide on a star rating for it. like i simultaneously want to ponder on everything that happened but i also never want to think of all the atrocities it detailed. 
objectively the writing is phenomenal, and the perspective we’re reading from is unique esp when considering the reveal at the end, but at the same time it seemed like i was supposed to care about the Priest after finding out what he did and like no, he doesn’t deserve that happy ending. that whole subplot felt wholly unnecessary. 
obv pls check trigger warnings before picking this up, it is Rough. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship

Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Animal cruelty

clara_dalstein's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Excrement, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Violence

rynicolereads's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

Mariah (@layoversandliterature) described this book as being "quiet, tender yet dark, and beautifully written" and I couldn't agree more. The Enchanted is told from the perspective of a death row inmate who mysteriously sees beyond the confines of his underground cell and "the lady" who is a death penalty investigator. Through them, Denfeld tells a haunting story with elements of magical realism that somehow intensifies the grimness. I can honestly say that I've never read anything quite like this and I definitely recommend it to those who like dark, emotional, and atmospheric reads.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Rape, Child abuse, Violence, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, and Suicidal thoughts

eastofreaden's review

dark emotional sad

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, and Rape

Moderate: Cancer and Murder

Minor: Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, and Miscarriage