Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Love Marriage by Monica Ali

17 reviews

linda48's review against another edition

dark informative slow-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Medical content, Blood, Child abuse, Rape, Islamophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Addiction, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Bullying, and Sexism

noella19's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

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

3.75

I’m just happy she realised that she was part of the problem. Without that ending I might have continued to be annoyed by her. 

Life really is not simple.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, and Racism

Moderate: Misogyny and Addiction

daniellepieterse's review against another edition

challenging emotional slow-paced

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

2.5

I don't like the cheating trope, even if the SO cheats first.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Addiction, and Sexual assault

mags123456's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

I really enjoyed this book. I enjoyed exploring the different cultures as well as the different viewpoints throughout the story. I felt as though I really got to know each character
I feel the story came to a neat end with all issues which were explored being resolved

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape

Moderate: Islamophobia

danimcthomas's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

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

4.75

Ali’s characters are some of the most well developed I’ve ever read - she captures the intricacies of human relationships so beautifully. Love Marriage feels like a coming-of-age story but all the characters are well into their adulthood. I didn’t want it to end.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Islamophobia, Biphobia, Dementia, Medical trauma, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Addiction, Alcohol, Genocide, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Homophobia, Infidelity, and Suicidal thoughts

bootsmom3's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing tense slow-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Misogyny, Racism, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Islamophobia, and Sexual content

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Classism, Death, and Sexual violence

Minor: Dementia

erinmargaretmary's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape

Moderate: Addiction and Emotional abuse

radfordmanor's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Dementia, Grief, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Addiction, Alcohol, Incest, Medical content, Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault

jazful's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful informative reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Medical trauma, Dementia, Islamophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Classism, Medical content, Misogyny, Addiction, Blood, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Outing, Alcoholism, Homophobia, Infertility, Incest, Abandonment, Blood, Cultural appropriation, and Grief

Minor: Colonisation, Death, Death of parent, and Police brutality

ell_n's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Islamophobia

Moderate: Medical content