Reviews tagging 'Sexual content'

The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

18 reviews

bessadams's review

adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence

Moderate: Violence, Suicide, Racism, Kidnapping, Death, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Cannibalism

shay43geek's review against another edition

adventurous emotional relaxing tense slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Gun violence and Murder

kimveach's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

This was a quirky and strange story, but I enjoyed it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Colonisation, Forced institutionalization, Racism, Sexual content, Death, Sexism, Confinement, Dysphoria, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Violence, War, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder

fluffles's review

adventurous informative mysterious reflective 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

3.0

Would have given it 4 stars if I didn’t have to be reminded every chapter about the MC’s race and that she’s “white passing” and how marginalized she is and how horribly she’s treated because of her race. but no example of mistreatment due to her race is ever shown so idk man…… it’s a bit much, like she wrote the book and decided to pad it afterwards by adding those portions into it for the check boxes. 
Also I agree with other reviewers who say this reads like a self-insert.

Anyways,
The rest of the book was wonderful, with a very unique premise. Writing was good. Would buy a sequel of the author writes one. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Sexism and Misogyny

eed8's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Medical content, and Sexual content

Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Racism, Vomit, and Racial slurs

Minor: War and Colonisation

kylosten's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

This was well written but something about the "present day" story just wasn't for me. I think I just didn't find myself caring about what was happening to any of the characters or rooting for any of them and some of the slice of life parts felt long and drawn out.
If you like the parts of the TV show/comics where Loki is an agent of time dealing with the bureaucracy of the Time Variance Authority or the Temps Commission agents on Umbrella Academy then you might enjoy this.
Also, has long chapters so if you're someone who is put off by that maybe skip this one.
I think maybe it felt more like a screenplay than a book.
Still giving 4 stars because even though it wasn't for me I can acknowledge it was well written and the themes were good.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Death, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Misogyny, Cannibalism, and Sexual content

jenvogel80's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

Do you like mystery? Intrigue? Time-travel? Assassins? Soul crushing emotions that will leave you lying on the floor sobbing? Then this book is for you. 5 stars, recommend

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Confinement, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Cannibalism

Minor: Sexual content

m_a_j's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious 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? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Gun violence

Moderate: Racism and Murder

Minor: Racial slurs and Genocide

booksemmahasread's review against another edition

adventurous informative reflective medium-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Death, Kidnapping, Homophobia, Racism, and Murder

Minor: Slavery, Drug use, Sexual content, Colonisation, Alcohol, Cannibalism, and Suicidal thoughts

carla20's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Homophobia, Murder, Sexual content, Racism, Death, Grief, Gun violence, Cannibalism, and Racial slurs

Minor: Genocide, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Animal death, Self harm, and Xenophobia