Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Children of Paradise by Camilla Grudova

2 reviews

discocaptain's review

dark reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.75

GOD. WHAT A PICTURE. im saying this about a book but its so concerned with film and theatres that i think its apt. horrible, gross and yet so affecting and charming. its giving hollywood new wave. and each chapter title provides you with a free to watch list so get on it watch the red shoes (1948), the last picture show (1971), return to oz (1985) and all the rest. it'll make for an incredible re-read if youre not already as obsessed with film as i apparently am

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Body horror, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Blood, Death, Drug use, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Excrement, and Gore

its just a bit fucked up really but its a horror what do u expect

blymanor's review

dark fast-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Abortion, Suicide, Drug abuse, Drug use, Death, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, and Body shaming

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Pregnancy