Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Intimacies by Katie Kitamura

7 reviews

nialystic's review

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Death, Genocide, Xenophobia, Gun violence, and War

Moderate: Colonisation, Infidelity, Racism, and Torture

linguaphile412's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Ableism, Racism, Violence, and Genocide

Moderate: Infidelity and War

Minor: Death of parent

sydapel's review

challenging reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

Short and yet deeply contemplative, I was really fascinated by the deep level of observance and perception Kitamura extends to her main character and by extension, the reader. A book about the language and behavior of others, it also speaks about being at a crossroads so powerfully, even if the ending wasn't what I was expecting or maybe hoped for. I really found myself immersed in this person's mind and experiences, and if you're looking for something short to sink into, this is perfect. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: War, Violence, Racism, Murder, Gun violence, Genocide, and Hate crime

bjorksbutterfly's review

challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Genocide, Racism, and War

mmccombs's review

challenging reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

5.0

This was a quiet and striking read. I really loved everything about it: the prose, the atmosphere, and the story. The reminded me a lot of Brandon Taylor’s writing, a small, focused character study that packs unexpected punches. So many poignant observations about language, art, relationships, and what it means to be home. What a special gem!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Genocide, Racism, and Violence

1414's review against another edition

adventurous reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Xenophobia, Racism, and Genocide

quickermorequickly's review

challenging dark emotional funny informative mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.0

Short, thoughtful read about the space between languages, between individual people— even between national jurisdictions (our scene is among the elite interpreters at The Hague, who interpret proceedings in international court). Our heroine even spends weeks alone at someone else's apartment, among unfamiliar belongings. There are big questions here on what human beings owe one another.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and Genocide

Moderate: Confinement, Death, Pregnancy, Racism, Sexism, War, and Infidelity

Minor: Sexual content and Sexual violence