Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

13 reviews

isabelxenriquez's review

4.0

A powerful and moving story. Slow-paced at many many parts but it carefully tells a story spanning decades. Taught me about Persian history and culture. Her prose is stunning and it’s a very emotional, empowering story. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infertility, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, and War

rachelkreadsbookz's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual violence, and Death of parent

Moderate: Infertility, Rape, and War

Minor: Infidelity

torturedreadersdept's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Islamophobia, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism