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The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies by Alison Goodman
39 reviews
turrean's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
However, the lighthearted Austenesque situation at the beginning of the book is quickly overshadowed by some horrific set pieces (the brothel, the hospital, the madhouse.) The descriptions of human trafficking, rape, brutal and inhuman incarceration, and the tortures of surgery with no anesthesia were doubtless historically accurate but no less painful to read. The copy of the book I read had an excerpt of a review right above the title: “Smart and sassy!!” which was an odd choice for a book that tells unflinchingly of the treatment of women in that era.
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Excrement, Trafficking, and Medical trauma
The book is tagged as “lighthearted” by many readers. No. It’s not.alyssajp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Trafficking, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, and Classism
Minor: Rape
jchinzi's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.75
Graphic: Cancer, Misogyny, Sexism, Forced institutionalization, Trafficking, and Medical trauma
katrinaward's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Confinement, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Trafficking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
alhalpern's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Excrement, Kidnapping, Murder, and Sexual harassment
katievallin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Trafficking, Medical trauma, Lesbophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infidelity, Pedophilia, Rape, Terminal illness, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Animal cruelty, Incest, Infertility, Racism, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
helalost'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
4.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Forced institutionalization, and Excrement
Moderate: Racism and Violence
ptaradactyl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
And I particularly enjoyed them not being 19 and sheltered.
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Child abuse
parchment_and_papyrus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Excrement, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Murder
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Rape, and Lesbophobia