Reviews tagging 'Misogyny'

The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon

103 reviews

blackveilbeccy's review

emotional funny hopeful 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? No

4.0

I was a little slow to get into this one, but about a third of the way in it just clicked with me. I adored the MMC and I felt the relationship was super cute in the end. Both the FMC and MMC were relatable in different ways and their relationship development felt natural. Most of the side characters were well developed. The workplace dynamics and the rivals to lovers trope were both done well. Despite a lot of the heavy topics discussed in the plot, this still managed to retain a little fluffiness, a little lightheartedness and humour.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Grief, Sexual content, and Death of parent

Moderate: Misogyny and Panic attacks/disorders

books_hay's review

emotional funny hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny

likeagilmoregirl's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Sexual content

Moderate: Alcohol and Sexism

Minor: Cancer and Misogyny

megelizabeth's review

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

I enjoyed this a lot overall. I liked the romance, with its great chemistry and believable tension, and I loved the 'she-has-no-idea-how-obsessed-with-him-she-is' vibe that's there right from the start. I loved, too, many of the side characters and other relationships that are explored (and particularly all the casual queer representation). I also went into this knowing basically nothing about public radio and so it was super interesting to get an insight into that, and I essentially just really appreciated how well-balanced the romance is with everything mentioned above and also with the explorations of some heavier topics. Overall, then, a really solid read - I didn't connect with it enough emotionally to give it a higher rating, but I still enjoyed my time reading it and I'd recommend it if it sounds at all interesting to you!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Misogyny, and Death

Moderate: Racism

kiingchika's review

funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

I honestly don’t have much to say about this book I can’t lie other than I’m glad it worked out?¿ Would not reread but hey, I learned a little bit about public radio! Dominic and Shay are cute

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Death of parent, Misogyny, and Sexism

Minor: Cancer

vj_thompson's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.5

This book started out slow but once the initial plot of Shay and Dominic host the radio show together happened, it got good. Seeing their relationship develop was absolutely adorable. The relationship felt normal aside from the miscommunication. Ugh, that sucked. The story surprised me. I didn’t think I would like it as much as I did. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Alcohol, and Misogyny

Moderate: Cursing, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexism

Minor: Racism and Cancer

clareasday's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, and Death of parent

Moderate: Alcohol, Sexism, Misogyny, and Cancer

chloelj27's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Death of parent, Sexual content, Grief, and Alcohol

Minor: Cancer

greatestheights's review against another edition

emotional 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? Yes

3.75

This was a lot of fun — and had a lot of promise — but I wanted more out of quite a few different plot lines. 

Kudos to the author for a fairly authentic depiction of public radio and podcasting, which is surprisingly rare in fiction. It's the first time I've read a book that focuses on audio reporting and haven't wanted to shout, "That's not how that works!"

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent and Misogyny

bootsmom3's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

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

Moderate: Cancer