Reviews tagging 'Pregnancy'

The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

60 reviews

fieldsandfeels's review against another edition

4.5

I love how the author really zooms in on the post-colonial identity crisis of traditional vs. modern. This is such a crucial period in Indian history, and to see it through the lens of not just a woman, but a “fallen” woman, who has only ever tried to get by in a very unforgiving society makes for such a beautiful and empowering story. I really really enjoyed Lakshmi and Radha’s journeys, both individually and together.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Misogyny

Moderate: Child death

Minor: Pregnancy

nikrib's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexism, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Classism, Sexual content, Death of parent, Bullying, and Child death

tinkithesquirelll's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional informative 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? No

4.5

4.5 stars.
This was a phenomenal book. I loved the inside on how india operated and the families. This was a beautiful book about hardship , love , guilt, and starting over. I love Lakshmi and respect the hardship she had to endure throughout this book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child death, Racism, Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Classism, Colonisation, Death of parent, Infidelity, Blood, Cultural appropriation, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Suicide

sarahl0726's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Death of parent, Abortion, Classism, Infidelity, and Miscarriage

Moderate: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Violence, Medical content, and Infertility

jrow's review against another edition

hopeful sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Classism, Cultural appropriation, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual content

Minor: Stalking, Grief, Colonisation, Bullying, Vomit, and Abandonment

brecklyn's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful 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

4.0

I liked reading the henna artist. It was a unique perspective which made the story engaging and interesting. The characters were interesting and complex. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Medical content, Abortion, Classism, Death of parent, Sexual content, Vomit, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, and Sexual harassment

thatsssorachael's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative sad 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Abortion, and Domestic abuse

eris940's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Pregnancy, Alcoholism, Miscarriage, and Abortion

mother_of_theo's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Classism, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Pregnancy

annatroughton's review against another edition

inspiring 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Abortion, and Infertility

Minor: Colonisation, Domestic abuse, and Sexual harassment