Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

27 reviews

rioreadsbooks's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

The Duke and I (Bridgertons Book 1)
Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (story/paperback)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (audiobook)
Format: Kindle/Audiobook

The Duke and I was an enjoyable start to the Bridgerton series. It had some of my favorite tropes: fake dating, marriage of convenience, and brother's best friend. I liked the contemporary take in this regency era drama, and the writing style flowed easily while keeping that classic regency era tone and vernacular. I enjoyed Daphne's and Simon's journey from strangers, to friends, then to lovers. I loved watching their relationship grow as the story progressed. I also love that Simon worked to overcome his past to hold on to his present...Daphne.

However, I will say that I watched the Netflix show first, and I had some trouble reconciling the differences between the two. I realize that the show took creative license in some areas, which doesn't bother me too much as they didn't change imperative plot points. My main issue was the tension. In the show, it was almost palpable between the MC's, and while we did have that in the book, I feel like it wasn't as enthralling. I also enjoyed seeing the more in depth moments that came with turning this book into a show. I feel like there were a couple of missed opportunities to give the audience those things in the book. Overall, I still loved the book and will definitely be continuing the series!

⚠️Warning⚠️
Language, low to medium spice, adult content

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Cursing

eva_vva's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Infertility, Cursing, Misogyny, Abandonment, Sexism, and Sexual content

Moderate: Pregnancy, Grief, Murder, Infidelity, Confinement, Death of parent, Death, and Ableism

Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Child death, Classism, and Colonisation

fanboyriot's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

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

3.0

Dearest Gentle Reader, this book wasn’t what I was expecting.   While it did bring to life the characters and their stories, I feel as though it fell rather flat compared to the show.  I did enjoy the epilogues and the audiobook was narrated rather nicely, I don’t think I will be continuing this book series as of now.  It was entertaining just not really worth it to me, perhaps I’ll revisit this series later though.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Child abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Infertility, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Classism, Rape, Emotional abuse, Ableism, Abandonment, Pregnancy, and Infidelity

Moderate: Gaslighting, Death, Child death, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Miscarriage, and Racism

Minor: Fatphobia, Blood, Alcohol, Body shaming, Vomit, Violence, and Cursing

apirlroge's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Cursing

Minor: Death of parent, Sexual assault, and Infertility

bookowl805's review against another edition

relaxing slow-paced

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

3.25

it was linda boeing to read, but that’s peobably be cause i had already watched the show. Also, the story is different and some characters from the series don’t exist in the book (ex: Lord Berbrooke)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Cursing

leexpenandpages's review against another edition

dark emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Rape, Violence, Misogyny, Sexual content, Infertility, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Gun violence, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Cursing, Fatphobia, Murder, Death of parent, Body shaming, Suicidal thoughts, and Bullying

britwalsh16's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I usually prefer reading the book before the movie or tv show adaptation, but with this series I fell in love with the show first & then decided to read the book, & usually I struggle to get through it, but overall I usually like the book more. This series is different. I definitely enjoyed the book, & I love all the little details we didn’t get in the tv show; but I miss all the side characters. Though season 1 focuses on Daphne & The Duke, you get to see all the side characters & learn a bit about everyone. In the book, you only learn about the other characters if they are interacting with Daphne or Simon. So I just really struggled to get through this book because of that. That being said, I’m definitely going to read the other books, just maybe not in order, I’ll come back to the Viscount since I know his story already. Lol

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, and Grief

Moderate: Miscarriage, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Pregnancy, Violence, Alcohol, Sexism, and Gun violence

Minor: Rape, Child abuse, and Sexual assault

dremmavendetta's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-paced

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

3.0

Had to read this after enjoying the series but feeling like they handled the marital rape poorly. I think the book makes it even more clear that it was assault but handles it even worse, trying to walk the clear assault back from the character’s perspective.

I will say, I appreciate the emotionality of the writing and the female perspective on sex. And the necessity of sex education the book makes a case for. It, unfortunately, fell short of rising to its own standard. 

Also i find Daphne a bit annoying and Simon a bit too melancholy. Not sure why either is desirable in their circles except that we presume they are good looking. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Cursing, Death of parent, Infertility, and Sexual assault

mproper1's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault

Minor: Gaslighting, Violence, Cursing, Alcohol, and Death

baearles's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Sexual content

Minor: Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, Vomit, and Cursing