Reviews tagging 'Classism'

Magpie by Elizabeth Day

1 review

amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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? Yes

3.0

I thought the way

Marisa's mental health

was treated in the plot was problematic. She had

a psychotic break and was not given access to a psychiatrist and mental health services. She was packed away to the country and forced to live in Jake's parents' guest house. Feels like confinement to me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Confinement, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Infertility, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Stalking

Moderate: Classism and Panic attacks/disorders