Reviews tagging 'Misogyny'

My Annihilation by Fuminori Nakamura

3 reviews

biobeetle's review

challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

1.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Self harm, Rape, Emotional abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Mental illness, Suicide, Child abuse, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Violence, Torture, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Bullying and Alcohol

Minor: Vomit

kllyholt's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual violence

kibernick's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

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

3.0

The first third of the book gripped me. The rest was a little messy. Maybe that’s the point. Very transgressive but I didn’t feel it was impactful or added much to the story, guess it’s because when you throw so much at the reader at once, they become desensitized.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Death, Mental illness, Torture, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Stalking, and Violence