Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough

18 reviews

annoyedhumanoid's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.5

undeniably a very powerful and harrowing story. i enjoyed the weaving of biblical stories. i just think that the verse aspect was underused; it had no bearing on the text except for a few occasions where the author played with the shape (like to funnel the text down to a "vanishing point").

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Body horror, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Misogyny, Rape, Blood, and Sexism

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, and Death

Minor: Abortion, Alcohol, Incest, Infidelity, and Suicidal thoughts

lcgordon's review

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, Rape, and Sexual harassment

victoria_elaine's review

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I deeply wish I could give this book for than 5 stars. This is BEAUTIFULLY written and overwhelmingly inspiring. It tells the heartbreaking, fragile story of Artemisia Gentileschi, a painter in old Rome. Finding her strength while dealing with the struggle of living in a man’s world, Artemisia stays true to her soul and what she knows is right. This mix of poetry and prose is so pure and immaculately layered. I cannot get over this book. Thank you, Joy.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Rape, Death of parent, Death, and Violence

Minor: Child death

haleymonkey5000's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Sexism, Rape, and Sexual assault

collins1129's review

dark emotional fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Sexual content, Rape, Torture, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, and Sexual assault

bookishaddictions's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Blood Water Paint tells the story of Artemisia Gentileschi, a historical Italian painter, through poetry and prose. I love historical fiction, but I normally don’t care for poetry; McCullough may have just changed my perspective though. Artemisia’s story is heartbreaking, and yet it speaks to the harsh truth that many women have faced. It considers the misogynistic beliefs of our past, but it offers advice and insight that are arguably still relevant today.  We also get to experience some of history’s favorite subjects in a way rarely painted before. Artemisia’s courage and passion are inspiring, and McCullough’s poetry is a compelling compliment to the story. I would recommend snagging yourself a copy if possible; I found mine on @libby.app 🖌️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Torture

Moderate: Sexual assault and Rape

syllareads's review

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood

Minor: Incest and Pedophilia

soswiin's review

dark emotional 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? No

4.75

artemisia gentileschi i absolutely love u

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Death, Body horror, and Death of parent

tahsintries's review

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Moderate: Pedophilia, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault

Minor: Incest and Death of parent

wyldpoetry_'s review

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This books content was challenging to read at times, but the flow and imagery in the verse/story was enrapturing. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence