Reviews tagging 'Religious bigotry'

Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal

28 reviews

patti_cake08's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

It's a fast-read, suprisingly insightful, and a really good book that is both easy to read on your way to somewhere and still pull you into the hearts and truths of others often dismissed by their communities. With the occasional extreme perspective on Punjabi traditions that seemed a bit too critical rather than objective, the story still grips you with the gossips, desire and closeted fears that tight-nit communities may have in the face of injustices and close-mindedness, surviving against a very foreign surrounding. A grip into tradition while still balancing the choice of a better life somewhere else, you hold true to your home, but learn not to deny your wishes. At least, these wonderful widows did. 
Oh, and the erotic stories? True sensual artistry.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Suicide, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting

hannah2186's review against another edition

funny hopeful informative lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

toberomanced's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

An erotic and entertaining murder mystery. I highly highly recommend!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Murder

Minor: Cancer, Child death, Cursing, Rape, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Islamophobia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

blynecessity's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Sexual content, Xenophobia, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Hate crime, Misogyny, Racism, Antisemitism, and Grief

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Racial slurs, Stalking, and Death of parent

I enjoyed this in a different way than I thought I would! The story is pleasant and compelling, and the erotic stories were mostly pretty interesting!

amibo's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Murder

Moderate: Racial slurs and Death of parent

Minor: Cancer and Infidelity

ks19's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Misogyny and Religious bigotry

Minor: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Murder

life_of_wine_and_books's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Hate crime, Sexism, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Murder

atsundarsingh's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I loved this book so much. It does light-hearted family drama. It does humour. It does mystery. It does feminism. It does upending cultural scripts. I think the mystery and character development were good, and hey! a story where older ladies are frank about sex? Hilarious and delightful. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Religious bigotry