Reviews tagging 'Animal cruelty'

My Life as a Rat by Joyce Carol Oates

7 reviews

hue's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective

4.0

Utterly painful, yet the story felt like it took a sudden turn when Metti came around. Prehaps it's just me. When he was gone it returned to its former "prose".

I am glad to have read this. It was intense. I am saddened for Violet's sake.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, and Alcohol

adventureinreading's review against another edition

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment

orlagal's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

tctimlin's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad 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? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

theremightbecupcakes's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

hazelgirl21's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Minor: Cancer and Death of parent

thewoodlandbookshelf's review against another edition

challenging dark slow-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexual violence, Violence, Murder, and Abandonment

Moderate: Animal cruelty and Police brutality