Reviews tagging 'Rape'

Bridgerton - Der Duke & ich by Julia Quinn

715 reviews

kassoug's review against another edition

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

2.25

Pas fou assez cliché et
la scène de viol qui n’est par la suite jamais adressée…
je n’ai pas été emballée
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ketsy95's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

✨ daddy issues ✨
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anodetolocksmiths's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

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deardisdain's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

While I adored the book and the dynamic I don't think I'll ever like Daphne for what she did to Simon. And I while I'm unsure if it's the era or just the way it's handled in this novel, his treatment wasn't considered as bad as it should have in my honest opinion. That being said, I love the way Julia writes? I expected to hate this book but I felt addicted by the end of it and immediately went into the next one.

side comment: started off listening to the audio book and MAJOR props to the narrator they did so so good.
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sarajuneau's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing 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

2.75

I don’t think I’d have enjoyed this book much without the show. I still cannot believed Daphne literally SA’d Simon and people don’t discuss it. 
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mothmania's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

3.5

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madifran's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted
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2.75

i actually did enjoy the first 200 pages of this book, but the brushing over of male SA was not treat.  a quick and easy read, i just really wish that had NOT been a plot device. i also definitely wanted more of the other characters, that’s such a highlight in the show and i was sad to not see it here!
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1eclecticbooknerd's review against another edition

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Rape is never cute. Even if you love them. Even if it to get pregnant. JAIL! for all the women who normalize women doing this in the name of romance. If we want men to do better we need to uphoald the bare minimum. Consent is the bare minimum. 
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hannahwiles's review against another edition

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

1.0

why ruin a decent romance book with a rape scene ????
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sandysmith's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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

3.5

I'm gradually adding books I've read in 2021 to give a true reflection of the books I've read since keeping records.  This was the first book I read in 2021, and is what kick started my reading journey having put reading on the back burner whilst bringing up the children, previously being an avid reader. This is the first in the Bridgerton story of Daphne and Simon. Set in the 1800's the pair hatch a plan, to pretend to be on the verge of a proposal, Simon so that the mothers and daughters of the Ton back off, and Daphne to have more admirers and to aim for a real proposal. The ruse works but then they fall for each other. It is a slushy historical chick lit, enjoyable never the less. Once they get. married the book becomes an issue for me, with Daphne desperate for a child forces herself on Simon. Not acceptable from either sex. A big fat no for me, but it was picked for a book club and more are likely to be read. A pleasant enough passing of time inspite of the section outlined above.
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