Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid

294 reviews

cupcakesweetheart804's review against another edition

This book just does not seem to be for me. I find the atmosphere to be quite dreary, and the chapters seem to drag a bit for me. I feel like I can already tell what the twist is, and I don't know that I care to see if I'm right or not. I might have liked this more when I was 15, but presently it is just not my jam. I can see why someone else might like it though. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Mental illness, Sexism, and Sexual assault

artemisx's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Alcoholism

lila_still_reads's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective slow-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Sexual assault, Sexism, and Misogyny

Moderate: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Xenophobia, and Grief

dyanimae's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Sexism

Moderate: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault

Minor: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, War, Death, Sexual content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Dementia, Classism, and Abandonment

kryzysowa_narzeczona's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Sexual content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Sexual violence, Trafficking, and Rape

dsarbear's review against another edition

dark hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment and Sexism

Moderate: Sexual assault

elislittlelibrary's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Loved this book! This book starts in an academic setting, and  delves into folklore and somewhat magical elements. There were a lot of gothic elements, both in the writing and in the setting. The writing was also beautiful. I did enjoy the connection between Preston and Effy, they were very sweet, somewhat contrasting with the dark setting and the themes of the story. 
There were some elements I wished were different (e.g. a time-jump at the beginning of the book) and yes, there were a few holes in the plot. Hence the 4.5 stars, because I just had a good time with the setting, the characters and the writing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny

Moderate: Sexual assault and Mental illness

amyalwaysbooked's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Abandonment, Drug use, Gaslighting, and Misogyny

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Xenophobia, and Racism

Minor: Child death

twinkielinkie's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Rape

tarathompson1228's review against another edition

dark emotional slow-paced

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

3.5

This was a good read but I don't think I would recommend it to anyone. It was very well written. I will probably read Reid's other works. However, the

focus on the sexual abuse theme was very heavy. The trauma felt real.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Sexism, and Sexual violence