Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel

32 reviews

rosita's review against another edition

3.5

lighthearted fast-paced

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

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It could have been a 4.5 or even a 5. The magical realism was great, the writing even better; still i can't forgive

  that Tita ended up with Pedro instead of John. John was a freaking angel  and Pedro raped her. Rape is never romantic

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Fatphobia, Racism, Forced institutionalization

sofiaxaguilar's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence