Reviews tagging 'Pedophilia'

Soñar con la superficie by Louise O'Neill

7 reviews

lais's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

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

4.75

Faltou um epílogo resumindo como as coisas ficaram

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Fatphobia, Homophobia, Incest, Infidelity, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Lesbophobia

mchalleyster's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

1.0

I was intrigued by the retelling. However, this book was full of anger and rage toward men. It very much had an agenda, which at times was exhausting. I kept waiting for it to iron out into something redemptive and balanced.

But even the ‘redemption’ in the ending was bursting with vengeance and hatred.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content

Moderate: Eating disorder, Rape, and Blood

Minor: Pedophilia and Physical abuse

kirstenf's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Ableism, Fatphobia, Suicide, Murder, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, and War

Minor: Drug use, Pedophilia, and Rape

lsylvie's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment

Minor: Homophobia

thesapphiccelticbookworm's review against another edition

dark hopeful inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

Moderate: Death, Rape, and Death of parent

Minor: Pedophilia

lilacsophie's review against another edition

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Infidelity, and Murder

Minor: Genocide and Homophobia

autumnal_daydreams's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

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

2.0

Would have rather read the sea witches life story as she's the only feminist character.
 
This is a book that hits you over the head with inequality without having to do any of the heavy lifting. It has no time for nuance or developing deep characters or fully realising feminist themes.

If you love exposition dumps, being told rather then shown and black & white plots then feel free to read. 

The author is inspired by the Bloody Chamber and I would urge you to pick up Angela Carter's work instead. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Rape

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Death, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Blood, and Grief

Minor: Alcoholism and Homophobia