Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

The Desert and the Drum by Mbarek Ould Beyrouk

2 reviews

morebedsidebooks's review against another edition

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Abandonment, Slavery, Vomit, and Classism

Having a child taken away is the main driving force of the protagonist. There is also a reference to honor killing or sanctioned killing.

ekmook's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual content, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, Grief, Sexual assault, Confinement, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Rape, Classism, Homophobia, Slavery, and Suicidal thoughts