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Burned (Burned, #1)
Burned (Burned, #1)
Ellen Hopkins | 2006 | Fiction & Poetry
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8.3 (7 Ratings)
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Contains spoilers, click to show
Where does one begin when trying to explain the overwhelming admiration they have for this book.

I loved that I could not only relate to the character on her views on religion, sex, gender roles, and romance, but, also the fact that the author never makes light of the abuse or sexualization of women in this novel.

This leaves you pondering what you would do in Pattyn's place. I couldn't help but root for her despite her turning into a cold stone killer at the end of the novel.

This gives you a better understanding of people in abusive relationships and how it affects those associated with it. It not only showcases different levels of abuse (whether it's sexual, verbal, or physical) but also shows you the raw painful aftermath that the abuse victims face.

This book was brilliantly written and I recommend this to anyone who can stomach it's horrific content of abuse.
  
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Amy Louise (1 KP) rated The Help in Books

Jan 2, 2019  
The Help
The Help
Kathryn Stockett | 2010 | Fiction & Poetry
9
8.9 (49 Ratings)
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Engaging narrative voice, varied and multifaceted characters and a rich vibrant portray of a horrific past and the base of enslaved humanity's abuse, suffering and survival. (0 more)
Fantastically written. Beautifully honest
  
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Katie (868 KP) rated Maniac (1934) in Movies

Jun 8, 2018 (Updated Jun 8, 2018)  
Maniac (1934)
Maniac (1934)
1934 | Horror, Sci-Fi
8
7.7 (3 Ratings)
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Humor (1 more)
Fun story and acting
Warning: Some animal abuse depicted (0 more)
This movie is really enjoyable if you're looking for something ridiculous to watch. I suppose it's considered "so bad it's good", but I legitimately enjoyed many parts of it and there was a lot of genuine humor.

As a warning, there is some abuse of animals in this film which is difficult to watch. Unfortunately, it's from an era where humane treatment of animals wasn't really considered important.
  
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
J.K. Rowling | 2014 | Children, Fiction & Poetry
9
9.1 (271 Ratings)
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The whole story (0 more)
Harry Potter
Can be enjoyed by anyone of any age. It does lightly tread on child neglect/abuse. Mostly magic. Little story filled with magic (as it would) and wonder.
  
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MrsR (11 KP) rated Broken Child in Books

Aug 16, 2018  
Broken Child
Broken Child
Marcia Cameron | 1995 | Biography
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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Based on a true stort
Contains spoilers, click to show
This powerful tale takes readers on a harrowing, unforgettable journey into the nightmare of parental abuse and the darkness of mental illness. Written by a woman who endured horrendous abuse from her mother and became a split personality by the age of five, here is the story of her agonizing childhood, the conflicting personalties, and struggle back to sanity.

Marcia was a toddler when she first recalls the abuse. Her mother a devoted Hitler youth , who moved to America. Didnt love her daughter because she was half Jewish and looked so. This book is not for the weak of heart. You will be moved and emotional at how a mother can do this and the struggle Marcia faced to get to "normal" life.