Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

A Hora da Estrela by Clarice Lispector

8 reviews

kirstentlei's review against another edition

hopeful reflective sad 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

Stream of consciousness. Beautiful words. No plot really, just vibes. And so many feelings. Did I 100% understand everything that was going on at times? No. But I FELT it deeply. And I now love Clarice Lispector. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Car accident, and Death of parent

libellules's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional medium-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

4.75

a beautifully plotted and paced novella that paints a detailed picture of a woman in poverty while also meditating on the nature of writing. the way these two things interweave fascinated me and the lyricism to the writing drew me in until i felt like i knew the main character intimately. there were points with some dated language that took me out and points where it felt we were maybe veering into a caricature or stereotype but the quality and depth to the writing was phenomenal for it being so short.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Ableism

Minor: Racism and Suicidal thoughts

risemini's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Death of parent

readingbrb's review against another edition

sad slow-paced

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Vomit

Minor: Domestic abuse

nietlucht's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexual harassment

insearch's review against another edition

challenging dark funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming and Toxic relationship

nathiddles_106's review against another edition

challenging reflective sad 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Classism

bugcollector's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Classism

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Child abuse, Gore, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent