Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

The Piano Teacher by Elfriede Jelinek

7 reviews

1ncubus's review against another edition

challenging dark

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

4.5

Very hard read, both language and content wise. A raw depiction of a mentally tortured mind. Very graphic. None of the three characters are likeable, but extremely well written, fleshed out. Jelinek uses methaphors to the extent where you wonder what she is trying to tell you. One of the most challenging yet interesting books I have ever read, watch out for content warnings.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Stalking and Incest

Minor: Sexism, Death of parent, Vomit, and Alcohol

ellislilylovestoread's review against another edition

challenging dark slow-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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Self harm, and Physical abuse

Minor: Vomit

nualasiobhan333's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad slow-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

3.75

I was challenged by the translation writing style, but ended up really enjoying it. It took me longer to get through partly because of the writing style, but mostly because of the content. I had seen the movie years ago and was hesitant about reading it. I am happy to have read it, but will likely not be revisiting it in the future. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Rape, and Adult/minor relationship

qqjj's review against another edition

challenging dark slow-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

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Excrement, Sexual violence, Stalking, Emotional abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Incest

Minor: Forced institutionalization

briana_519's review against another edition

dark reflective tense medium-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse

janavs's review against another edition

dark funny 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Violence

egorkova's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Domestic abuse