Reviews tagging 'Rape'

Misfits: A Personal Manifesto by Michaela Coel

19 reviews

dafni's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Rape, and Racism

Moderate: Sexual harassment

rit's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense fast-paced

4.5

This book is just incredible. Can't believe I didn't know the actress, but damn, she's so fascinating. It's like getting into the mind of someone who's been pushed to the margins, and man does she tell her story like a boss.

And what's even better? It's inclusive towards the trans community and stresses the importance of keeping tabs on our mental health. Plus, she delivers it all with her wicked sense of humor. I mean, seriously, this book is amazing.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape

faynebrio's review

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

my feelings after watching i may destroy you years ago was that michaela coel sees me. and i feel the same way about this piece. 
thanks for the transparency

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism

Minor: Rape and Sexual assault

12dejamoo's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

4.0

I think this would have been closer to five stars if I had read it all in one sitting which I realise isn't the book's fault so this is probably unfair. I've never watched Chewing Gum but I didn't think that took away from the lecture at all. Some genuinely great and interesting ideas and it really makes me want to watch the show

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Sexism, Misogyny, Rape, and Classism

milliemillz's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Racial slurs, and Rape

camila_caminioca's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Sexual assault, Racial slurs, and Rape

rynicolereads's review

emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

I picked this book up from a used bookstore on a whim, and I'm glad I did! I didn't realize this was adapted from a speech she gave but I loved Michaela Coel's voice and will definitely read more by her. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism

Moderate: Rape, Bullying, and Drug use

carireadsbooksandtarot's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.75

 

Misfits by Michaela Coel 

 

5 Stars 

 

This book is an extended version of a lecture that Coel gave to members of the film production industry. It’s brilliant of course, and one doesn’t need to have any knowledge of the industry (I don’t) to enjoy Coel’s excellent writing abilities. If you are a fan of her TV shows Chewing Gum and I May Destroy You, set aside an hour or two for this short book. I hope one day that Coel writes a full-length memoir. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Racism, Rape, and Drug abuse

readingsofaslinky's review

challenging emotional inspiring fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Racial slurs, Drug use, Classism, Bullying, Body shaming, Rape, Toxic relationship, Racism, and Pregnancy

renh's review against another edition

inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Racial slurs, Racism, and Bullying

Minor: Drug use