Reviews tagging 'Religious bigotry'

The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells

2 reviews

thesapphiccelticbookworm's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Slavery, and Violence

Moderate: Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, Racism, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Forced institutionalization, and Kidnapping

Minor: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Religious bigotry, and Ableism

strabbyfieldz's review

dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

0.5

This book had some really evocative images and ideas, but you can find these ideas in a book that is significantly less socially darwinistic / flat out racist and ableist. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Body horror

Moderate: Blood, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Violence, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Religious bigotry