Reviews tagging 'Hate crime'

As fúrias invisíveis do coração by John Boyne

97 reviews

alyssaakdefusco's review against another edition

4.5

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

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An unflinching look at what it meant to be gay in mid century Ireland, but not without plenty of hope and love. There were plenty of brutal moments, but there was a surprising amount of humor throughout. The through-line of a separated family weaved in with the theme of found family was really beautiful. A tad too long but it was worth the read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Incest, Misogyny, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Outing

Moderate: Rape, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship

turtleseester's review against another edition

3.5

challenging dark emotional funny sad

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pregnancy

sdkluce's review against another edition

4.0

challenging emotional informative sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia

squintyfarmer's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Sexual content, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abandonment, Alcohol, Pandemic/Epidemic

Moderate: Terminal illness, Torture, Kidnapping, Murder, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Cancer, Dementia

kelkelkelkelly's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This book moved me to tears and out loud laughter, sometimes within one paragraph. It’s beautifully written with wry observational humour. Cyril is a flawed yet deeply lovable narrator, and the supporting cast of characters are vivid, complex, and engaging. The novel follows Cyril’s life as it intersects with some of the most important historical events of the last century in Irish and global events. From grief to lust to shame to love, this book paints a beautiful portrait of a life lived.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief

Minor: Pedophilia

Includes a vivid depiction of neglect of an adopted child, harm caused by the Catholic Church

alhelton's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Classism

Minor: Fatphobia

jessife's review against another edition

5.0

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Religious bigotry

emlibe's review against another edition

4.75

emotional funny sad 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: No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Terminal illness, Grief

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, Kidnapping

Minor: Pedophilia, Police brutality

katiejohns's review against another edition

4.0

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Violence, Grief, Murder

Moderate: Pregnancy

Minor: Kidnapping

charlied10's review against another edition

3.5

challenging funny informative inspiring sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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A book of two halves! 
I nearly gave up on this one in the first half.  Characters were 2D and not likeable.  I got weary of the constant sexual obsessing. 
The second half was completely different!  Cyril’s character develops significantly, and characters around him are much more interesting and likeable.  His experiences in key moments of world social history were educational and interesting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry