Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

The Girls by Lisa Jewell

7 reviews

ponyoloveslex's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Adult/minor relationship

sydvaldez's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, and Blood

Minor: Abandonment, Bullying, Physical abuse, Sexism, Violence, Sexual content, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Injury/Injury detail

jessiejonesbentley's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Death, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Bullying, Drug use, and Emotional abuse

ariel_marie's review against another edition

emotional mysterious slow-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? Yes

3.5

It’s been awhile since I’ve read a suspense/thriller, let alone Lisa Jewell. I’ve always loved this author but this story was not one of my favorites. The characters were well developed but the excitement/thrill of the story was quite low. I did really enjoy all the background information provided on the characters and how it allowed for multiple people to be side-eyed. I enjoyed the ending - which is all I will say otherwise I will spoil it. If you’re going to check out Lisa Jewell, don’t start with this book! This story does not do her justice.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Bullying, Drug use, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pedophilia, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, and Sexual assault

shannonc8299's review

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Rape, Pedophilia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual content, Mental illness, Murder, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, and Alcohol

lpdx's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief

Minor: Sexual content, Bullying, Self harm, Alcohol, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

kenmorxo's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.75

The book really did have me asking "whodunit" alot but the more I got to the end the more I found myself saying "umm no way. This isn't enough. What!" and I think that's why I couldn't give it a full 4. It is however a really good book and something to think about when reflecting on your life and how you interact with neighbors.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Violence, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Blood and Bullying

Minor: Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, and Sexual content