Reviews tagging 'Racial slurs'

The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne

4 reviews

fromthekiwigirl35's review

This had so much happen within those 55 pages. Too violent, too much intense situations. Graphic. Not an enjoyable read.
Couldn't find the joy in reading such content. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Abortion, Sexual assault, Incest, Misogyny, Violence, Rape, Racial slurs, Death, Homophobia, and Pregnancy

caties_books's review

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Phenomenal! I never knew 900 pages could go so fast 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Infidelity, Medical content, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Police brutality, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Classism, Death, Kidnapping, Murder, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Child abuse, Cursing, Grief, Homophobia, Misogyny, Outing, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, Blood, Chronic illness, Sexual violence, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Racial slurs

teaselkie's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny sad slow-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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, and Homophobia

Moderate: Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Misogyny, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Racial slurs

egg_cup's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

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

5.0

This book!!!!!!!!!!!! reduced me to a sobbing pile of tears and snot!!! Reminds me of A Little Life but far less sadistic and with a happier ending. Definitely a new fave

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Murder, Violence, Sexism, Terminal illness, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Hate crime, Grief, Death, Death of parent, and Chronic illness

Moderate: Alcohol, Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Racial slurs, and Medical content