Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

6 reviews

rafacolog's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

0.25

Faz o filme parecer legalzinho 

Nota 1/5= patético 

Leitura= 02/2020 

Eu não era fã dos filmes, mas como sempre dizem “o livro é melhor” e eu resolvi dar uma chance. Foi um grande arrependimento: história chatíssima e arrastada, me recuso a falar sobre o “romance” e mal tive forças para terminar esse livro, que dirá continuar a saga. 

Lembrei também que divulgaram na época muita coisa problemática sobre a saga e sobre a autora (principalmente racismo e apropriação cultural) que acho importante mencionar. 

Não se deixem enganar por popularidade e reboots, e evitem dar palco para esse tipo de pessoa por memória afetiva. Resumindo odiar crepúsculo não é 2010, é inevitável. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Cultural appropriation

stephmcoakley's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Gore, Racism, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

doriandelioncourt's review against another edition

emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical content, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

merah's review

dark mysterious slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Blood, Cannibalism, Stalking, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal death, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Violence, Murder, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Racism, Self harm, Torture, Violence, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail

elderflower's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny relaxing tense fast-paced

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

Song to go with this book: Savior Complex by Phoebe Bridgers 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Car accident, Cultural appropriation, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

luluslittlelibrary's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

Yes, technically speaking this is a bad book, however... it is rare that I can find another book that captivated me as much as twilight did. As a quote from one of my favorite reviews, "It’s not good, but it’s enjoyable to a ridiculously juvenile corner of my mind". Stephenie Meyer does a wonderful job creating a setting and atmosphere that is so easy to get lost in. Bella is obviously an underdeveloped character, but this was clearly done on purpose so that all kinds of readers would be able to relate to her and picture themselves in her shoes. If you are looking for a book with well-developed characters and a good plot, do not read this book. But if you just want a cute (if problematic) romance that you can finish in a couple of days, look no further. You should also note that there is pretty obvious racism and misogyny throughout the book and heavily featured toxic relationships. Lastly, I think that twilight is the best book in the series and could be read alone, but I definitely think the others are worth reading if you are interested.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Stalking

Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, and Violence

Minor: Blood