Reviews tagging 'Misogyny'

Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal

47 reviews

kathrun006's review against another edition

challenging funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense 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

5.0

The book is not an anthology. It is about women taking a creative writing class. Most of the stories they write in the class are erotic, but the plot of the book is not centered around sex.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Sexism, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Murder, Child death, Domestic abuse, Racism, Rape, Xenophobia, and Misogyny

Minor: Sexual assault, Cancer, Rape, and Adult/minor relationship

This book deals with the theme of arranged vs. forced marriage so it contains mentions of forced marriage and child marriage. The characters who were married as children are adults and widows when the story takes place, but it is relevant to the story. The only content warnings which are described in a scene are fire and fire injury and interpersonal violence. The violence described is a man attacking a woman. I have included misogyny as an explicit content warning because it is a major theme of the book, but the book is mainly about women supporting eachother and finding their voices in a misogynistic world so do not think that the book itself is misogynistic.

jennp28's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

4.5

Really liked this one! Enjoyable to read about a different culture and also their experiences living in London - and to see how we’re all after the same things in the end. Love, community, friendship, trust. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide and Murder

Minor: Grief, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, and Religious bigotry

alysereadsbooks's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

3.75

I accidentally downloaded this audiobook and ended up loving it. The voice acting on the audiobook was great, and the novel had a bit of everything, mystery, love, and comedy. Loved the exploration of mother/daughter relationships and redefining sexuality as older women. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Child death

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, and Grief

Minor: Racism

diana_raquel's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

“Out of all the opportunities Britain offered us, choice was the most important thing.”

I didn't know what to expect from this book, but I didn't expect it to be one of my favorite books of 2022. I loved it! It's perfect!!! Totally recommend it!!

The plot and characters are well-developed and well-structured, and the plot twists happen at the right time, making the story truly interesting and entertaining. 

I may have been reticent, especially taking into account the hype, but I totally recommend it!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexism, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Sexual content, Misogyny, Physical abuse, and Death

Moderate: Suicide, Infidelity, Xenophobia, and Hate crime

Minor: Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, and Toxic relationship

squiggidy's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Xenophobia, Violence, Racism, and Domestic abuse

questingnotcoasting's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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? No

3.5

I was expecting this to be a light-hearted read and while it was at times, it also deals with some heavy topics. There are themes of grief, misogyny and racism, as well as a mystery subplot I wasn't anticipating. These elements are balanced with funny and heart-warming moments though and I felt very immersed in the setting. I'd have liked to feel a little more connected to the main character because she felt a little surface level but I enjoyed it overall. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, and Grief

Moderate: Infidelity, Murder, Suicide, and Death

Minor: Rape and Adult/minor relationship

solenekeleroux's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Misogyny, Violence, Xenophobia, and Racism

Moderate: Religious bigotry, Murder, and Suicide

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, and Rape

patti_cake08's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted 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

4.25

It's a fast-read, suprisingly insightful, and a really good book that is both easy to read on your way to somewhere and still pull you into the hearts and truths of others often dismissed by their communities. With the occasional extreme perspective on Punjabi traditions that seemed a bit too critical rather than objective, the story still grips you with the gossips, desire and closeted fears that tight-nit communities may have in the face of injustices and close-mindedness, surviving against a very foreign surrounding. A grip into tradition while still balancing the choice of a better life somewhere else, you hold true to your home, but learn not to deny your wishes. At least, these wonderful widows did. 
Oh, and the erotic stories? True sensual artistry.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Suicide, Religious bigotry, and Misogyny

hannah2186's review against another edition

funny hopeful informative lighthearted relaxing 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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Cancer, Car accident, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Misogyny, Murder, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Sexism

toberomanced's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

An erotic and entertaining murder mystery. I highly highly recommend!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, Sexual content, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Murder

Minor: Alcohol, Cancer, Child death, Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Grief, Islamophobia, Rape, Religious bigotry, Suicide, and Toxic relationship