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trinamarie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
We meet Geeta and her ‘cadre of vengeful women’ in a small village in India. Events unfold and she becomes embroiled in the business of plotting the murder of abusive husbands.
global challenges of women’s lives and the power of female friendships.
Its wickedly and darkly funny black humour, “feminist revenge thriller” that explores heavy themes and “scourges of domestic abuse, gender/religious/caste ostracization and patriarchy” but without getting weighed down by it all. In fact the opposite, finish feeling hopeful and inspired.
Graphic: Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Racism, Rape, and Sexual harassment
readsbyrobyn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Sexual assault, Racism, and Domestic abuse
siriface's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Sexism, Murder, Death, and Infidelity
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Racism, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
emlilley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Racism, Rape, and Violence
amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Blood, Domestic abuse, Murder, Racism, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, Classism, Cursing, Grief, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Violence, Racial slurs, Gore, and Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual assault, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual violence
Minor: Police brutality and Animal cruelty
smblanc1793's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Rape, Xenophobia, Racism, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, and Sexism