Reviews tagging 'Misogyny'

Viúva de Ferro by Xiran Jay Zhao

919 reviews

sheyri's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional 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

I'll end up rereading this eventually, and if just for Shimin alone.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, and War

livingblurr's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious tense fast-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

The book is relatively a fast paced but I’m such a sucker for it. It seems to pick me up right by the scruff of the neck and keep up with my thoughts. Wu Zetian isn’t always the most likable main character but god is the relatable. I love the feminine rage and the trouple 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, and Violence

micah_mac's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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: Child abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Torture, and Violence

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Alcohol, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Confinement

laurenthebibliofile's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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? No

4.0

Stepped outside of my comfort zone with this one a little bit. What initially drew me to the book was the retelling of Chinese history. What initially made me wary was the science fiction aspect of the story. Well…i shouldn’t have been wary. Once you start reading this all of those aspects make sense. This was such an easy read. Zetian is a strong independent woman who is out for revenge. The government is sacrificing women in the name of war and Zetian has had enough, especially after her sister becomes one of the victims. She is a complete badass. This story was a roller coaster ride that i was only partially prepared to be on. Xiran did an amazing job twining history into a futuristic world. They are a fantastic storyteller and I am really looking forward to the second one.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Misogyny, Sexism, and War

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Sexual assault, and Murder

deckleeditproof's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious 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

4.5

The beginning was tough to track but once I learned the lingo it was good

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Misogyny, Violence, and War

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Xenophobia

Minor: Genocide and Classism

runefiction's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Rape

obtoosegoose's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Misogyny, and Suicidal thoughts

emglange's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

4.0

While some of the thematic elements were a little heavy-handed at times, I felt like overall it was an appropriate amount of screaming "Down with the Patriarchy" until throats bled. And if that description was too visceral...you might not want to read this one. I had some spoilers from reviews when it came to the main love interest plots, but even still I found that part of the book enjoyable. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Violence

Moderate: Suicide

krystaldelusion's review against another edition

dark emotional

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Alcohol

Moderate: Addiction, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, and War

Minor: Body shaming and Sexual assault

princesscurio's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Ableism, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts