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kcange's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, and Gaslighting
Minor: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Death of parent, and Abandonment
ksanderss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Hate crime, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
ajpotz's review against another edition
2.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Torture, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Trafficking
Minor: Cancer and Car accident
alicia_meyer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Minor: Child abuse and Pedophilia
ksamaine95's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Grief, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
coyotecasket's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
staceen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Pedophilia, and Death of parent
yvo_about_books's review
4.0
“In the dark, the gentle boy utters the words none of them will ever forget: 'What have we done?'”
I'm a big fan of Alex Finlay's writing, and I've been looking forward to read his newest story. It's true that I was a bit worried when I saw the lowish rating, and I decided to go in with low expectations just in case... I shouldn't have worried though, because once again I ended up having an excellent time with his writing. I do understand why What Have We Done has a lower rating though, because it does have a different feel compared to his previous books. It's a story that won't work for everyone, but if you like your thrillers on the action-packed, dark and exhilarating side this is the book for you. It took me a little while to properly warm up to the plot, but once I did I was completely hooked. This is one of those books where it's just best to sit back and enjoy the ride... Things can be said about the credibility of it all and the plot being over the top, but it sure provides one heck of an entertaining ride. I loved learning more about the past as well as the present, and the multiple POV structure worked really well to add tension to the plot. What Have We Done will get pretty dark and twisted along the way, so make sure to brace yourself for a wild ride... There were also a couple twists I didn't see coming, which is always a bonus. All in all, while not my favorite Alex Finlay, I still had a blast reading this story.
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
motherofbears's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Violence and Police brutality
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Rape, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
spaghettii's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail