Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

62 reviews

emmyinthestacks's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexism, Self harm, Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Medical content, and Emotional abuse

marenovidia's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Sexism, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse

lowkeymarie's review

challenging dark 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexism, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Miscarriage

ilka_dorothea's review

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Racism, Sexism, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Alcohol

lucinotlucy's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, and Sexism

pollyandthebooks's review

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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual assault

Moderate: Mental illness, Racism, and Sexism

marnold's review

challenging emotional hopeful 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Sexism

danah_kmt's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.0

I didn’t expect this book to be what it was. I wasn’t really expecting much, but it turned out to be a really deep, realistic, and slightly depressing story of turmoils in the life of Queenie, who honestly annoys me. 
I think there’s barely any character development she remains just as dumb by the end. Also, she’s a horrible friend who’s so stuck in her own problems that she never even thinks to ask about others.  
I’m pretty sure Darcy is miserable in her relationship and it's heavily hinted at in her conversations but Queenie never asks. 
Maybe had I read this book at a different time I would have rated it differently, but I really wasn’t looking for a real book. 
Though I will give it to the author. She created Queenie with so much dimension she felt palpable and real and her story was extremely realistic and understandable. Even though she's annoying you can empathize with her.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Panic attacks/disorders

beccic's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, and Sexism

Moderate: Racism, Body shaming, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Suicide attempt

teo_rodas's review

emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Sexual assault