Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Girl with the Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier

5 reviews

mme_carton's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Grief, Body horror, Medical content, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, Child death, Classism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Excrement, Violence, Confinement, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse

a_w_kilgore's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy and Bullying

Moderate: Classism, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Child abuse, Child death, and Death of parent

sandy_21's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault

Minor: Child abuse, Sexual content, and Physical abuse

kathina30's review against another edition

dark inspiring medium-paced

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

5.0

I loved this book! Even if we find it difficult to put ourselves in the life of a young maid these days, I still found Griet to be a successful character. I liked her character, but don't expect a heroine who breaks all the rules. She has to find her way in a world dominated by men and class differences. For those who read the book: be sure to check out the stunning paintings by Vermeer and Delft in general, it makes reading an even cooler experience! 
Personal opinion
tw misogyny: Most men take advantage of women here, which some reviewers have already described as "romanticizing" misogyny or child abuse (bc of the young age of the maids). In my opinion, the book does not romanticize this, that was horribly the case at the time, so you should read this book with a critical attitude towards these topics. I've also raised my eyebrows in anger at times.
A successful book that accompanies a clever young girl who has to find her way between narrowing expectations. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual harassment, and Emotional abuse

kamryn_grace_'s review against another edition

emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Sexism

Moderate: Blood, Rape, and Sexual assault

Minor: Child death, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Religious bigotry