Reviews tagging 'Misogyny'

Galatea by Madeline Miller

241 reviews

nubiani's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Confinement, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Sexism, Miscarriage, Medical content, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Rape and Sexual violence

jbackfire's review against another edition

dark emotional sad fast-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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Misogyny

Minor: Pedophilia, Rape, and Forced institutionalization

erinngus's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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? It's complicated

4.0

Short and bittersweet. The character was very clear and left me wanting more. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny and Domestic abuse

Minor: Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, and Abortion

betweenbooksandkitsch's review against another edition

dark funny inspiring tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Short but oh so sweet 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Torture, Sexual harassment, Confinement, and Sexism

Moderate: Rape

rockinashy's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism and Misogyny

Minor: Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Abortion, and Rape

skysongs's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad fast-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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Miscarriage and Misogyny

melshoo's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

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

4.5

I do love Madeline Miller’s work.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Misogyny

mel_muses's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Sexual assault

Minor: Abortion

gabsoulutely's review against another edition

dark reflective fast-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

4.0

A short first read of 2024 and it was quick and not too easy to read. It tackled a solid number of issues and I really liked the end.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Misogyny, Suicide, and Sexual assault

altairetc's review against another edition

adventurous dark inspiring mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Misogyny, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Excrement, Body shaming, and Forced institutionalization