Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams

53 reviews

bytheriver's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Violence

rory_john14's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Medical trauma, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

Moderate: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and War

Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Infidelity, Slavery, and Colonisation

mwreadings's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense 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

4.75

This play is a thoroughly enjoyable read. It’s dark and twisted but it’s so well written. I enjoyed Williams style and i’m glad to be studying it for A-Level and it’s definitely my favourite out of the texts that I do. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Medical trauma, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

wolfiegrrrl's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I was surprised by how much I ended up loving this play. It's a really interesting character study about the effects of racism and class (among other things) on America that has me constantly returning to spot more details - symbolism, foreshadowing, and so so much double-speak - that I hadn't realized the first time I read it, so my copy is steadily being filled with notes and highlights each time I revisit it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Vomit, and Pregnancy

hristina_bulaja's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment

butterfly_reads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Alcoholism and Alcohol

Minor: Death, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, and Medical content

dawnblade's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Even though I read this play for school, it captured my attention more than any other book I've read for a class previously. The story is quite depressing, but the symbolism and character morals make the play a must-read in my opinion. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting

The main character of the story is raped by her brother-in-law. While this scene is not shown explicitly, it will likely be triggering for some individuals. Stella is hit by her husband Stanley several times. Blanche tells the story of her young husband who killed himself after she called him disgusting for engaging in homosexual behavior.

Not an easy read in any way. Do not recommend reading if you experience mental health struggles or familial/domestic violence.

alyx's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Death

jagotole's review against another edition

challenging reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Alcoholism, Rape, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Suicide

elliehutch21's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, and Pregnancy