Reviews tagging 'Classism'

The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang

17 reviews

lejones1785's review against another edition

emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.25

I am conflicted about this book. We all want books that make you feel things. Well this one really hit the spot. I have been so angry at these characters, but I have also shed tears. It was a beautifully written book, but I just can't love it. After years of abuse and being held back from being an amazing warrior, a duel makes everything ok? The love that never was just appeared?  And now it's back to house wife and opening a restaurant? There was so much potential in the story that I'm a bit disappointed in the end. Maybe it's setting up for future stories? It's a good book, just not on my top list.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War and Violence

Moderate: Grief, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Sexism, and Blood

Minor: Classism, Murder, Rape, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, and Physical abuse

ghostyreadsy's review

adventurous dark emotional inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, War, and Suicide

Moderate: Classism, Death, Xenophobia, Racism, Sexism, and Child death

Minor: Child abuse, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Gore

hailiebear's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring 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: Child death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, War, Violence, Death, Grief, Misogyny, Murder, and Sexism

Moderate: Miscarriage and Classism

Minor: Suicide, Sexual assault, and Rape

bittcr4k's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional reflective 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

4.75

The pen man ship was like a dance, rhythmic and well articulated. I think I can compliment this book for its deep characters and there are many, by no means the author had a small cast and all characters got brilliant character arcs. For a character driven book the plot was great, to be honest I wish to see some cast again but sadly, the author says this series is discontinued. The author has great skills but they need to get a real editor.

The only issue for me was the ending. Why must you leave us with so many unanswered question, why?

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Murder, Misogyny, Child abuse, Abandonment, War, Pregnancy, Suicide, Miscarriage, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Physical abuse, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Genocide, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Classism

novelideea's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War

Minor: Violence, Emotional abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, and Classism

johnawickline's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious 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: Death, Violence, Classism, Child death, and Sexism

Minor: Sexual assault and Suicide

marro98's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

beautiful, impactful and heartbreaking.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Abortion, Alcoholism, Blood, Classism, Colonisation, Death, and Racism