Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami

99 reviews

miljahonen's review against another edition

challenging mysterious sad slow-paced

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

3.25

I liked the book, I don't like his odd views on women. The reading experience was great overall, some unnecessarily icky parts.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism and Suicide

manel_'s review against another edition

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Sexism, Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Infidelity, Death, Self harm, Mental illness, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship

arthages's review against another edition

dark reflective sad slow-paced

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

1.5

A deeply disturbing book to read as a queer female person. The descriptions of scenery are nice though? 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Death of parent, and Pedophilia

Minor: Lesbophobia

samkcs's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny

Moderate: Drug use, Sexual violence, Suicide, Alcohol, and Child abuse

2hermione4's review against another edition

reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.5

I really enjoyed the symbolism that was used, especially regarding the 4 basic elements of nature, but the sexism and the uncomfortable sex scenes made me consider not finishing the book.
*Check trigger warnings*

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Grief, Suicide, Pedophilia, and Mental illness

Moderate: Sexism, Terminal illness, Sexual content, Alcoholism, Misogyny, and Death of parent

Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Fire/Fire injury

crosereader's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad slow-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, and Death of parent

motelsix's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexism, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault

lotus440's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexism

daria_mm's review against another edition

The description of female characters is just atrocious

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Sexual harassment

liz_vg's review against another edition

adventurous reflective 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? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death, and Suicide

Minor: Sexism and Toxic relationship