Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

We Are Not From Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez

2 reviews

savheath's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Child abuse, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Child death, Cursing, Police brutality, Blood, Death of parent, Deportation, Gore, Gun violence, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Pregnancy, Medical content, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Violence, and Vomit

Minor: Kidnapping and Torture

kcera's review

challenging tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was a difficult read and it was incredibly important to read. I can’t imagine writing something like it. Also my heart is broken. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Grief, Racism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Xenophobia

This story is about crossing the boarder. It’s about death and horror and everything that surrounds it. And it’s about the children who are separated from their families by the United States Government. It is awful and sad and heartbreaking. Be aware.