Reviews tagging 'Abortion'

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

2 reviews

mel_j's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring 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

3.0

This was sad. And hopeful. It made me cry – but still, there are very questionable (xenophobic, mysoginistic, ableist and fatphobic) things uttered by Ove.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Ableism, Pregnancy, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Cursing, Xenophobia, Racism, and Misogyny

Minor: Abortion, Toxic friendship, Miscarriage, and Addiction

iolexx's review against another edition

emotional funny sad slow-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Suicidal thoughts, Death, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Abortion

Minor: Homophobia and Fatphobia