Reviews tagging 'Classism'

Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

5 reviews

amaranth_wytch's review against another edition

emotional

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Stalking, Child abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Classism, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Racism, and Sexual harassment

pamxramirez's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

i found the first half quite difficult to read, but once I understood the author's intentions (and noticed the bookis in the Fleabag genre), everything settled into place. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Racism, Racial slurs, Misogyny, and Mental illness

Moderate: Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Self harm

Minor: Toxic friendship, Miscarriage, Classism, Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Alcoholism

boxofcats's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Miscarriage, Mental illness, Child abuse, Classism, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Sexism, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

Minor: Abandonment

Heartbreaking and wonderful at the same time, especially if you've experienced any similar situations. Queenie felt like a best friend at a difficult time.

marissab's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Domestic abuse, Racism, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content

Moderate: Dysphoria, Miscarriage, Rape, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Gaslighting, Infidelity, and Racial slurs

Minor: Cursing, Police brutality, Classism, Cultural appropriation, Gun violence, Pregnancy, Murder, Drug use, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicide attempt, and Violence

rebeccaxpaige's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Racial slurs, Sexual harassment, Abortion, Racism, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Misogyny, Infertility, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Miscarriage, Sexism, Suicide attempt, Bullying, Classism, Colonisation, Gaslighting, Grief, and Suicide