Reviews tagging 'Torture'

The Last Housewife by Ashley Winstead

168 reviews

katieengelhart's review against another edition

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dark reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This one surprised and enthralled me from beginning to end. At first, I thought it was based on the Sarah Lawrence cult, but it turned into something really fascinating and validating to read. HOWEVER, there are many triggers in this book. Make sure you’re in a good, safe, headspace before reading. 
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caseyc0rnish's review against another edition

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

4.0

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ppowsutor's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

Definitely needs a trigger warning but was a sick/ sad look into how someone people really think and feel. 
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clairejhhoward's review against another edition

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

3.5

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teeners444's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

5.0

I really enjoyed how this book pulled me in bit by bit.  I always enjoy a timeline that works around a college setting and the flashbacks here provided just enough to hook me in the beginning.  This book had so many twists and turns.  Podcasts are also a favorite of mine so this added extra fun for me.  Topics are pretty deep for some so check trigger warnings.  Definitely a top 5 book of the year for me.
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caitlinteresa's review against another edition

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dark sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

My jaw is on the floor. There were so many times my heart was racing for Shay and the danger she'd be in. Like honey baby, please no!
Ashley Winstead did a wonderful job of making the reader really feel on edge with her characters. Not to mention the feelings of immense feminine rage that would occur. I truly hated men so much while reading this. What is more sad is that, while this is a work of fiction, this is the reality for some women.
I thought I had put pieces together, but I was wrong. I did NOT see that last 30% coming.
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heidrah's review against another edition

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dark emotional tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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luvbg1031's review against another edition

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dark emotional tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.75

The handmaid tales ON STERIODS --Culty Cult Cullllt and the worst part is that I could see this happening in our world today MORE than The Handmaid's Tales 
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bree_bookish's review against another edition

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

3.5

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immyreadsx's review

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

2.0

This book was NOT for me. It’s obviously about a cult, but it goes way overboard with super graphic descriptions of sexual and physical abuse against women. I get that it’s supposed to be dark, but it felt like a lot just for shock value, and it really put me off. If someone asked, I’d say don’t bother —it’s not worth the discomfort.
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