Reviews tagging 'War'

A Gesture Life by Chang-rae Lee

3 reviews

attoliaa's review

dark reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Abortion, Blood, Cancer, Racism, Rape, and War

homewithyou's review

dark reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

3.5 stars

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Rape, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Violence, and War

Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Addiction, Blood, Car accident, Chronic illness, Colonisation, Gore, and Racism

Minor: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Murder, Racial slurs, and Sexism

cowboyvelma's review

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Felt it was heavy handed with the angst, interesting perspective though.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Drug abuse, Murder, Sexual violence, Violence, and War