Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Sex and Rage by Eve Babitz

2 reviews

maditowery's review

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Addiction, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Cultural appropriation, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Racism, Addiction, Drug use, Fatphobia, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

bookwhore07's review

4.5

there was something very hypnotizing about this book but i can’t place my finger on it. i think the atmosphere babitz creates in this is incredible (and sexy). i wish babitz wasn’t so problematic, it definitely takes a lot away from her work. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Racism