Reviews with content warning for Rape - Bridgerton - Der Duke & ich

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Bridgerton - Der Duke & ich by Julia Quinn

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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

Plot- or character-driven? Character

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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emotional tense 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? Yes

2.5

Rape is never cute. Even if you love them. Even if it is 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 uphold the bare minimum.
Consent is the bare minimum.
First half was fine and almost cute but as mentioned, I got the biggest ick from the assault scene and Daphne bein unrepentant to the point of the duke apologizing?

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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

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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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