Reviews tagging 'Ableism'

Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica

3 reviews

sammymilfort's review

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Car accident, Child abuse, Confinement, Medical trauma, Medical content, Mental illness, Blood, Body horror, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Death, Murder, Death of parent, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Kidnapping, Vomit, Alcohol, Animal death, and Violence

Minor: Toxic friendship, Ableism, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Abortion

cass_lit's review against another edition

2.25

I wanted to DNF this when it used the R word twice in the first chapter, but I was borrowing it from a friend.  I decided to push through and make note of this in my review. While the rest of the plot was semi-enjoyable, I stand by the fact that the use of the word was unnecessary and shouldn’t have been in the book. There were plenty of other ways to make sure we knew the kidnapped child was being abused that didn’t include using ableist language. 

Overall, I didn’t hate this but it was a reminder of why I don’t read a lot of thrillers. I’m not a fan of constant flash backs, which most thrillers depend on. I HATED Leo’s POV — he’s a messed up kid with a whole lot of trauma who needed therapy and parental attention. His dad also needed therapy. There was a lot of talk about abuse and sexual harassment/assault that I personally thought wasn’t necessary. Everyone sucked, really. Finally, a warning *ABOUT THE ACTUAL CULPRIT FYI*:

out of all of the shitty people in this book the author could have pinned it on…. She picks one of the two lesbians? 🥴

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Ableism, Murder, Physical abuse, and Child abuse

Moderate: Blood, Domestic abuse, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Suicide

hkburke2's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

4.0

Captivating listen even while I've been stressed - good to take your mind off thins but definitely a dark thriller. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Car accident, Child abuse, Confinement, Murder, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Medical trauma, Grief, Bullying, Cursing, Infidelity, and Stalking

Minor: Miscarriage and Ableism