Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

When I Hit You: Or, a Portrait of the Writer as a Young Wife by Meena Kandasamy

19 reviews

rachelparker's review against another edition

challenging dark funny tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Sexism, Violence, Sexual assault, Misogyny, and Gaslighting

jessiebertram's review against another edition

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Classism, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

hannibanani29's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Cursing, Misogyny, Rape, Violence, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Bullying, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Infertility, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Alcohol, Body shaming, Death, Medical content, Murder, Racism, Torture, Colonisation, Gun violence, Stalking, War, Classism, Police brutality, Confinement, and Pregnancy

shukriabdullah's review against another edition

challenging dark 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, and Rape

sciyuri's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence

Moderate: Body shaming and Bullying

Minor: Pregnancy

piranhapudel's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Rape

Moderate: Confinement

lindabalisto's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Sexism, and Rape

Moderate: Cursing

andreiaoh's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual violence

kellyung's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence