Reviews tagging 'Pedophilia'

Galatea by Madeline Miller

69 reviews

matmat's review

hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

thank you Madeline Miller for your work c'était une très belle histoire pour donner une voix à Galatée et j'ai adoré le petit debrief à la fin je voudrais ça après toutes mes lectures

quand elle compare pygmalion à l'incel original alors que c'est une histoire qui a été célébré pour sa "romance" vraiment !!!!! Et je viens de réaliser mais le fait qu'il ne soit jamais nommé dans la nouvelle, comme Galatée n'étais jamais nommée dans le mythe d'Ovide!!!! Dinguerie

Je vais grave relire Circé et/ou le chant d'Achille bientôt 🙏🙏🙏

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Minor: Pedophilia

pm_me_book_recs's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

An absolutely haunting take on Galatea. Gorgeously violent and vindictive, taught with unease, and cathartically healing for survivors (potentially).

Speaking of: survivors of domestic violence, abuse, and/or sexual assault could have PTSD alarms set off. There were parts that deeply nauseated me, but the end is worth it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Torture, Emotional abuse, Violence, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Suicide, Domestic abuse, Grief, Misogyny, and Rape

grclnntt's review

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

I want more!!!!!! Loved this, tysm. Enjoyed the author’s note too

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Suicide, Domestic abuse, and Rape

Minor: Pedophilia, Abortion, and Pregnancy

samwescott's review against another edition

5.0

Gorgeous, haunting, and incredibly effective in such a small amount of story. Madeline Miller takes a myth often adapted into a comedic romance, reveals its violent core, and then destroys it with a stoic, brave, and incredible main character. It’s so short, but brutally emotional and triumphant. I admire and love this version of Galatea so much. And the afterwards by the author adds some really informative and thoughtful context. 

Content warning for marital rape and implied threat of the sexual abuse of children. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Suicide and Rape

Minor: Pedophilia and Pregnancy

seraphimgt's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.25

D:

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

Moderate: Rape and Pedophilia

vixenreader's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

Although it is brief and slightly one-dimenosional, it is a heartbreaking about narcissistic abuse and a feminist reimagining of the “Pygmalion” myth is always welcomed. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Sexism, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Murder, Gaslighting, Forced institutionalization, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Pedophilia, Medical trauma, Sexual assault, Abortion, Grief, Physical abuse, Suicide, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and Rape

Minor: Cursing, Death, and Adult/minor relationship

There are scenes of forced role play, and the short story ends with a drowning of Pygmalion and Galatea.

vivmorris's review against another edition

dark reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

The OG Incel

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Misogyny, Pedophilia, and Rape

jasminawithab's review against another edition

dark sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

5.0

i cant remember the last time a book this short made me want to scream, cry, and throw up, all at the same time. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Confinement, Domestic abuse, and Misogyny

Moderate: Rape, Body shaming, Death, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, Abortion, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Pregnancy

ollie_again's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Confinement, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Rape and Domestic abuse

Minor: Death, Pedophilia, and Abortion

bessjoyce's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Pedophilia