Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

My Life as a Rat by Joyce Carol Oates

8 reviews

orlagal's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Adult/minor relationship, Forced institutionalization, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Cancer, Chronic illness, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Rape, Cursing, Racism, Sexual content, Vomit, Alcohol, Slavery, Violence, Body horror, Body shaming, Car accident, Grief, Murder, Medical content, and Suicide attempt

tctimlin's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad medium-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? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Grief, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Racism, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Pedophilia

peepeepoopoo's review against another edition

dark reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

One of my favorites that I read in 2020. Very reflective of familial relationships, the concept of undying loyalty, morality, and race. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Racism, Violence, and Sexual violence

theremightbecupcakes's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Classism, Racism, Animal cruelty, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, and Sexual violence

fructosebaby's review against another edition

challenging dark tense slow-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Rape, Racism, Racial slurs, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Pedophilia, Murder, Hate crime, Grief, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Death, Cursing, Classism, Child abuse, Bullying, Antisemitism, and Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Alcoholism, Car accident, Death of parent, Gun violence, Infidelity, and War

zoelynn's review against another edition

dark emotional sad slow-paced

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

1.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Murder, Racism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

thewoodlandbookshelf's review against another edition

challenging dark slow-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Ableism, Sexual violence, Violence, Murder, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Abandonment, Hate crime, and Death

Moderate: Animal cruelty and Police brutality

noahee's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Racism, Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Child abuse, Cursing, Hate crime, Misogyny, Murder, Pedophilia, and Sexual violence