Reviews tagging 'Self harm'

The Piano Teacher by Elfriede Jelinek

20 reviews

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

louiseimaquarium's review against another edition

dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Was ist gerade passiert? 
Ich lieb den Schreibstil, Elfriede Jelinek schreibt smart, witzig, tiefgründig, aber dieser Plot ist schrecklich und ich war die meiste Zeit einfach ganz schön geschafft beim Lesen. Es hat mich nicht mal getriggert, weil alles so absurd war. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Self harm, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, and Physical abuse

mondovertigo's review against another edition

dark emotional tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Confinement, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual content

Moderate: Self harm, Physical abuse, Incest, and Toxic relationship

isabelhazel's review against another edition

dark

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Self harm

olivefoil's review against another edition

challenging dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Excrement, Injury/Injury detail, and Mental illness

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

osina's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Self harm

Moderate: Vomit

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

juiesmei's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm

marliesnevertextsback's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Self harm and Rape