Reviews tagging 'Fatphobia'

A de Álibi by Sue Grafton

9 reviews

rmesquirrel's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

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

2.75

This author certainly liked to describe the physical characteristics of the characters. REALLY used unkind words to describe people who were overweight. Plus, there was no need (in my opinion) to spend 5 pages making internal monologue fat "joke" comment/descriptions about a minor character. Furthermore, the plot took too long to get to the point. Was hoping I found a new series to jump into but, I do not foresee me reading anymore of the alphabet. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Misogyny, Body shaming, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Xenophobia, Physical abuse, Fatphobia, Cursing, Sexual content, Sexism, Violence, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Death, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Gun violence, and Murder

clankit's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Fatphobia

feranmi's review against another edition

dark mysterious relaxing fast-paced

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

3.75

This is a reread for nostalgia's sake. It was sad to see some fatphobia and very dated views I didn't notice before. It reminds me a lot of the TV show Poker Face. Kinsey Millhone is just more broody like Bosch but her life isn't as messy. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Fatphobia

carolyngrace's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia

growintogardens's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

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

1.0

I fell asleep three nights in a row listening to this, so yeah not for me. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Murder, Violence, Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Sexual content

Minor: Animal death

kat_rowlen's review against another edition

adventurous challenging slow-paced

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

1.0

Was not enjoyable, almost DNF’ed. had every cop cliche ever written, the main character was reckless and annoying 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty and Fatphobia

starsnstitchin's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia

dharmsky's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

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

1.5

I didn't enjoy reading this book AT ALLLLL!!!!!! Body shaming, sloooooow pace and boring! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia

danajoy's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Fatphobia, Sexism, and Sexual content