Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

Mind of my Mind by Octavia E. Butler

3 reviews

kenrya's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Death, Incest, Slavery, Alcoholism, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, Mental illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Child death, Sexism, Child abuse, Murder, Torture, Toxic relationship, Racial slurs, Racism, Pregnancy, and Suicidal thoughts

bangiebangs's review

challenging dark reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

Really, really enjoyed reading this, though it does include some challenging ideas and content. The NYT Review printed on my edition says "often troubling", and that is really accurate. Still a great read, and am planning to continue with the series soon. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Child abuse, Suicide attempt, Racial slurs, Violence, Physical abuse, and Incest

Moderate: Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Misogyny

Minor: Domestic abuse

It's a story about a, let's say meta-human, who has been breeding humans for their psychic traits for millennia. Incest and violence are commonly mentioned (and described); the people in the story are treated as cattle at times. So can definitely be a challenging read.

fairyollie's review against another edition

adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

Octavia Butler is a genius. she writes about the intersections of race, gender, and religion with sci-fi and a thrilling plot with a stunning, firey, fast end. Nature versus Nurture and Darwin's Natural Selection are big topics in this brilliant read. this book is part of the Patternist series, though they were not published chronologically. I was a silly goose and did not realize that- so next I am reading clays arc then patternist, then finally Wildseed (cuz I hate doro lol) I can't wait to get my grubby little paws on the rest of them >:)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Incest, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, and War