Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

O idiota by Fyodor Dostoevsky

3 reviews

sha's review against another edition

3.0

challenging reflective slow-paced

Loveable characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Dostoevsky’s prose in The Idiot is undeniably incredible, and Part 1 had me fully engaged. However, the story slowed down for me at the start of Part 2 before picking up again in Part 3. While its themes are fascinating, I found Crime and Punishment a much more gripping read. A thought-provoking novel, but not my personal favorite.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Suicide attempt

lexcellent's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Classism

greenteadragon's review against another edition

4.5

challenging sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt

Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Death, Misogyny, Forced institutionalization, Murder

Minor: Racism, Antisemitism