Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

Galatea by Madeline Miller

112 reviews

spkme_44292's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

The Author's note at the end provided important information about the source of the story and the meaning of it. Don't miss it!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Sexual violence

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Misogyny

savcampbell's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual violence

delphi_oracle's review against another edition

dark informative 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexism, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Rape, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Abortion, Miscarriage, and Sexual content

Minor: Pedophilia and Incest

quarkie's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

4.25

I picked up this book based on a recommendation from the New York Times "Read Like the Wind" newsletter. It was one of two physically small books described that week, and it is small! 6" by 4", and about 50 pages long.

Honestly, I'm sort of glad it wasn't any longer. It didn't have to be, to get its main point across. The world that Galatea lives in is horrifying, and was very uncomfortable to read about. It is even worse to think how near this fiction is to reality: women being seen by men, their partners, their families, or society as a whole as nothing but property, and used as such. That it would be much better if they were silent and simply did as they were told. And how everyone - professionals, other women, strangers - all help uphold this role.

That said, it was beautifully written. Galatea's voice is clear, strong, and very matter-of-fact. To hear this story solely through her eyes is powerful. her reclamation of her own is ending is powerful.

Overall, it made me look forward to reading more by this author.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Sexism, Abortion, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Rape, and Confinement

Moderate: Body shaming, Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Pedophilia

glossworld's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense fast-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? No

5.0

female rage is real and should include violence

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Rape, Misogyny, Forced institutionalization, and Abandonment

Moderate: Death and Physical abuse

Minor: Miscarriage, Abortion, and Body shaming

torismazarine's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Abortion, Death, Violence, Cursing, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Medical content, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, and Misogyny

popsan27's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Miscarriage and Abortion

Minor: Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, and Physical abuse

editorsansserif's review against another edition

sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual content, Death, Emotional abuse, Abortion, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Body shaming and Cursing

kalagrace's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-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

4.0

Potent and arresting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny

Moderate: Murder, Forced institutionalization, Rape, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Suicide, and Sexual violence

annick's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I loved this. The audiobook narration by Ruth Wilson was perfect at using timing and adjustments to reflect tension and different characters. 

The story is a tender retelling of a misogynistic tale from the Greek myths. 

The afterword is excellent and so so important for appreciating this short story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Violence, Medical trauma, Body shaming, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, and Confinement