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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Blindsighted showcases Karin Slaughter's innate talent for crafting the grittiest and darkest thriller novels. It's a testament to her skill that later established her debut in this genre. Her introduction to Grant County is both brutal and captivating as we delve into the intricate relationships and shattered pasts of these law enforcement agents. It's also about how these flawed fragments of themselves and their families are intertwined with the mystery of the religious-based killings and sexual assaults. The graphic depictions of these murderous acts in this first novel in the series leave no room for doubt about the severity of the predators' vileness.
Its fast-paced narrative divides the attention between Sara, Jeffrey, and Lena, allowing us to understand how their past scars, whether physical or emotional, still haunt them. By the end, it's arguable that they are still grappling with their past trauma along with the aftermath of the case. This dark thriller offers a lot in terms of our absorbing and imperfect characters' struggle for stability, both with each other and within their own lives, as they seek answers for the murder of Lena's sister and the sexual assault of another woman.
Trigger Warning: This book contains scenes and references of murder and rape, so please be advised if you want to read the beginning of Karin Slaughter's Grant County Series.
Its fast-paced narrative divides the attention between Sara, Jeffrey, and Lena, allowing us to understand how their past scars, whether physical or emotional, still haunt them. By the end, it's arguable that they are still grappling with their past trauma along with the aftermath of the case. This dark thriller offers a lot in terms of our absorbing and imperfect characters' struggle for stability, both with each other and within their own lives, as they seek answers for the murder of Lena's sister and the sexual assault of another woman.
Trigger Warning: This book contains scenes and references of murder and rape, so please be advised if you want to read the beginning of Karin Slaughter's Grant County Series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Violence
Moderate: Addiction, Incest, Infidelity
Minor: Racism, Abortion
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
No
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Let me start off by saying my 2 star rating has nothing to do with the auther, Karin Slaughter. The book itself is wonderfully written, I felt the characters were flushed out so the reader could connect to each one, the plot and storyline was solid. But, this is where my rating comes in, this book just was not for me. It is very dark, gory, graphic, and it was just too much for me. Normally, I would have abandoned a book like this, but I did not think it would get that bad. if you like these type of books then you will love this author. I was so traumatized by the end, I could not even finish the last couple of chapters.
Here are the triggers:
Very detailed descriptions of torture and rape throughout the book. The religious background makes it that much worse. I felt extremely uncomfortable. I will not be moving forward with her books because I have been told all her books are like this and it is just too much for me.
If you like these type of books, then this is a great author for you.
Here are the triggers:
Very detailed descriptions of torture and rape throughout the book. The religious background makes it that much worse. I felt extremely uncomfortable. I will not be moving forward with her books because I have been told all her books are like this and it is just too much for me.
If you like these type of books, then this is a great author for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Hate crime, Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Murder
Very disturbing read.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes