Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Lezioni di chimica by Bonnie Garmus

112 reviews

snackykennedy's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

0.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Mental illness, Sexism, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Alcoholism and Child death

Minor: Violence

voldycat's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Religious bigotry, Rape, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy

Minor: Violence and Vomit

bethdillman's review against another edition

funny inspiring sad tense fast-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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Grief, Rape, and Violence

karmascycles's review against another edition

I had to dnf 30% through. For a romance slated as "delightful, fresh," and "laugh out loud" this was already one of the most depressing books I've read to date.

Brutal rape, suicide, multiple deaths of a loved one, one being the love interest

, and all of that is what I actually read. I don't even want to know what's in the rest of this book. I had such high hopes for this, I wish I could've loved this like everyone else has.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Death, Violence, and Suicide

thebookishpaws's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

"Lessons in Chemistry" doesn't shy away from the tough stuff. While I connected with the relatable Elizabeth Zott, the book also dives into challenging themes, adding a layer of raw authenticity. It's a rollercoaster of emotions, with feminism as a guiding force. Oh and Six-Thirty the dog absolutely stole my heart, he really reminded me of one of my own loyal companions, Effie. A truly enriching read that I would recommend to anybody, just be sure to check the trigger warnings first!🌟📚

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexism, and Death

Moderate: Violence and Suicide

amilabell's review against another edition

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Moderate: Violence and Death

torilaird's review against another edition

On-page violent rape caused me to quit this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Rape

ank3's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative inspiring sad fast-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Rape, Suicide, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Death of parent, Abandonment, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Violence

Moderate: Infidelity and Car accident

smsegal's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence and Rape

Minor: Car accident and Death

noor_sidhu's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced

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

5.0

This was one of the best books I've read this year, and it was one of the most profound novels on the women's movement I have read, though I am not well versed in feminist history (😅). This did such a good job at describing the struggle that women went through in their professional lives and how that intersected with their personal lives. This is still so prevalent today, and as sad as it is, I feel like this story conveyed the struggle and strife so well. Also this book is bomb with classical string music, and screw men forever 💕

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny

Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexism, Misogyny, Rape, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment