Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Where the Dead Sit Talking by Brandon Hobson

3 reviews

shanmul44's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Racism, Physical abuse, Suicide, Mass/school shootings, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, and Drug abuse

Minor: Homophobia

bethbarron's review

dark emotional

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated

3.5

This was a tough read. Hobson takes us inside the mind of a teenage boy who is in the foster system. He has experienced trauma, so we see his attempts to cope and to find himself outside of the trauma. It's thought-provoking. 
Lots of TWs. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Death, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Animal cruelty, Drug use, and Mental illness

xoodlebooks's review

sad tense slow-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Drug use, Alcohol, Suicide, Racism, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Child death, Child abuse, and Addiction

Minor: Homophobia, Physical abuse, Cursing, and Domestic abuse

Incarcerated parent, foster care