Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Soñar con la superficie by Louise O'Neill

2 reviews

bookcaptivated's review against another edition

dark hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicide, Death of parent, Murder, and War

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Sexual content, Grief, Lesbophobia, Abandonment, and Alcohol

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