Reviews tagging 'Incest'

Dark Age by Pierce Brown

18 reviews

litagentsaritza's review against another edition

challenging dark tense slow-paced

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

3.5

This was a slower read but not any less impressive. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest, Gore, War, and Violence

_thunderhead_'s review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual violence, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Blood, Suicide, Violence, War, Child death, Classism, Gore, Death, and Incest

obtoosegoose's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

2.0

The author kept inventing new villains/weapons/histories and only introduced them when he needed them to develop a plot point. It would have been nicer to have foreshadowing and development of these things throughout the book and/or sereis rather than have new things pop up only when they are convenient.
The level of gore and violence in this book is much greater than that of the pervious books in the sereis. Most of the time it is just violence for the sake of violence and does not even contribute to the story line or the moral. So much uncessary violence is in the book that it actually detracts from the shock of certain scenes where violence actually does add value. 
Book was way too long. Plot for thr first 75% of the book is hard to get through and I needed to reference the wiki constantly to keep up with all the new characters being introduced. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, War, Gore, Torture, and Violence

Moderate: Child abuse and Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Homophobia and Incest

mirrorstorm_'s review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Just all the content warnings apply. Earns the title Dark Age. Solid book and well written but overall not a fun time. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Death, War, Child death, Genocide, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Slavery, and Torture

Moderate: Incest, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual assault

Minor: Cannibalism, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Chronic illness

kaseyzeller's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Body horror, Cannibalism, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Slavery, Abandonment, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Drug use, Gore, Confinement, Murder, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Excrement, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Genocide, Gun violence, Incest, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Blood, Cancer, Medical trauma, Religious bigotry, Bullying, Classism, Colonisation, Cursing, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Violence, Vomit, and War

pontmercy's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Gore, and War

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Incest

ripxw's review

dark medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Gore, Violence, Child death, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, and War

Moderate: Slavery and Sexual violence

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Rape, and Trafficking

seasonedreadings's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Child death

Minor: Incest

josiah17's review

dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.5

"You know I believe we all begin equal parts light and dark. I fear you think your strength lies in your darkness. But the measure of a man is not the fear he sows in his enemies. It is the hope he gives his friends."

This is certainly one of the most bleak and gruesome books I will ever read. But besides one twist that I didn't like, this was a great step up from Iron Gold. Finally getting Mustang POVs was such a great treat. 

And regarding the Mustang POVs, getting inside her head added so much of value to the story. I feel like after being frustrated with Darrow's arc in Iron Gold, understanding Mustang's view on his actions helped me better understand Darrow. That was an excellent writing choice by Pierce Brown.

Overall, great book. Looking forward to Light Bringer. 

Edit 7/28/23: changed rating from 4.75 to 4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Violence, and Gore

Moderate: Incest and Sexual content

sylvestra's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Death, Blood, War, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Child death, Genocide, Grief, and Incest

Minor: Homophobia, Slavery, and Torture