Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff

103 reviews

queerandtalkative's review against another edition

dark funny 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? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Murder, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Infertility, Torture, and Death of parent

nedermg's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Classism

cecereads__'s review against another edition

4.75

Okay, wow. I’ve just finished this. Read the last 110-ish pages without much of a break - it was just a propulsive, almost addictive read! Really glad I kept at it as I started off thinking it might have been the “wrong time” for me to read this, but I thankfully kept at it and it really didn’t take long for me to be so engrossed in this.
Amazing and fascinating characters, folklore beautifully interwoven, social commentary through caste and gender and religious discourse. I really enjoyed this.
If you have thought about picking up this book, you will be glad you did.
It is just fab and for many reasons; there is the thriller-y vibes, the dark humour, the dark themes included as well, the friendships, miscommunication, mystery, character development, the spotlight on isolation and loneliness as well. Yeah, so much is included and done very well imo.

I looooved Kareem and his son. And Saloni’s son. And Saloni. The joy they brought to Geeta’s life and this story was the most adorable thing that made this book have a special place in my memory for a very long while, I suspect. I’m so happy that Farah ended up a bonobo, iykyk. And Bandit was the cutest addition ever!! Made such a massive difference. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Infertility, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

spookyaz's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny informative mysterious 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

magicalb1tch's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

• 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Religious bigotry, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Infertility, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Classism

thismangoreads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, and Alcohol

camillesim's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Murder

absnz96's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

It was excellent. The dialogue felt real. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape and Toxic relationship

s_lorenz's review against another edition

dark emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Infertility, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism

radtj's review against another edition

funny inspiring tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Fatphobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Murder, Gaslighting, and Classism