Reviews tagging 'Alcohol'

The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain

3 reviews

gillian_aftanas's review against another edition

challenging dark sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• 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: Death, Alcohol, Blood, Pregnancy, Racism, Toxic relationship, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Xenophobia, Car accident, Infidelity, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Sexism and Misogyny

Minor: Animal death, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Animal cruelty, and Death of parent

cepbreed's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Wow. I know now why they hail Cain as one of the authors of the early 1900s that was so ahead of his time.  This book reads like it was written yesterday, the action, the mystery, the eroticism all satisfy my 21st century brain which is something I didn’t think I’d ever find in a book nearing its 90th anniversary. This book is unapologetic it’s it’s graphic depictions of violence and sex, and the two as twisted sisters. I now want them to readapt this into film again. The book reads like a movie, as my professor put it there are 3 shots Cain sets up that keeps you engaged just like you would be if you were watching the action unfold in front of you. This book is perverted, but in a good way!

Songs:

• Off to the Races - Lana Del Rey  
• Ultraviolence - Lana Del Rey

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Blood, Car accident, Death, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexism

Moderate: Miscarriage, Medical content, and Alcohol

Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, and Gun violence

exlibrissum's review against another edition

dark tense 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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Murder, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Sexual assault

Minor: Miscarriage