Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

The Lake by Michael Emmerich, Banana Yoshimoto

2 reviews

lizaliza5's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.75

This book is so tense. The entire time you know something awful has transpired and you have to wait until the last ~15 pages for a real explanation. Clearly what happened isn't the important part, it's how the characters find contentedness move along with their lives, with the healing power of love/something to work towards and look forward to, a very common theme in Banana Yoshimoto's writing. I loved the awkward tenderness in the romance and the descriptions of how it feels to love your imperfect parents. Made me want to call my mom.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse and Sexual assault

excritos's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Child abuse