Reviews tagging 'Misogyny'

Le Bal des folles by Victoria Mas

56 reviews

caseyemorgan's review against another edition

dark reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

“Truth be told, whether free or incarcerated, women were not safe anywhere. Since the dawn of time, they had been the victims of decisions that were taken without their consent.” 

I picked this book up on a whim when Barnes and Noble had their sale on hardbacks, and I am so glad that I did. Victoria Mas tells the tragic stories of three women and the Salpêtrière psychiatric hospital in 1880s Paris. She tackles the topics of grief, freedom, trauma, and sanity; all while she develops characters that you truly root for. I really enjoyed reading the stories of all of the “mad” (but not really mad) women who made the hospital their home. Oh, and there’s ghosts in there. Which really adds to any story. 

I loved it and will definitely pick up her next book. (4.5⭐️)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, and Self harm

kaymichelle's review against another edition

dark sad slow-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Chronic illness, Confinement, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Minor: Abortion

pagesandpurls's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, and Medical trauma

abbiemreads's review against another edition

dark emotional slow-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Incest, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

minary's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt

Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Dementia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Sexual harassment

pialn's review against another edition

informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Medical trauma