Reviews tagging 'Classism'

Normal People by Sally Rooney

239 reviews

readsbykels's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Cursing, Classism, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Drug use, Self harm, Domestic abuse, Addiction, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Sexual violence, Death, Alcoholism, and Body shaming

zoemitchell's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, and Suicide

Moderate: Classism

tiffanyg's review against another edition

emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Violence, Sexual violence, Classism, Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse

lunar_witch's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Torture, Addiction, Alcohol, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Grief, Abortion, Alcoholism, Bullying, Classism, Death, Emotional abuse, Blood, Toxic friendship, Suicide, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Gaslighting, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Vomit, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

tallhousecookies's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.75

This is what happens because cis, het, white people don't experience enough oppression.

Here's the thing: it had some good things to say about life, love, mental illness, and abuse. I definitely highlighted a number of passages that spoke to me, and clearly this book is beloved by many. HOWEVER: through this book I've learned that I don't like the miscommunication trope AT ALL. If that's something that even remotely bothers you, I'd say skip it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Suicide, Blood, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Classism

maozeydong's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Bullying, Sexual assault, Alcohol, and Sexual content

Minor: Racism, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Classism, and Sexism

mariagc17's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Classism

coolaboutit's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Classism, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Blood and Eating disorder

Minor: Racism

behindherpages's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

2.0

im losing my mind. what was the point of this book?

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Classism, Grief, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Blood, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

Moderate: Antisemitism and Alcohol

Minor: Abortion

itsredandread's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Domestic abuse, Violence, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness

Minor: Classism, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Death of parent