Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein

15 reviews

uranaishi's review against another edition

hopeful reflective slow-paced

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

2.5

I understand why this book and it’s ideas were seminal in it’s time, but it is undeniably outdated in a number of ways now. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Confinement, Homophobia, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Car accident, Death, Gun violence, Medical content, Self harm, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, Infidelity, Lesbophobia, War, Murder, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Alcohol, Blood, and Grief

Minor: Cancer, Drug use, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Genocide, Body shaming, Cannibalism, Classism, Cursing, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, and Rape

dannb's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was written in 1961.  it is both sexist/preachy and relevant

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism and Religious bigotry

shibaunited's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Violence, Misogyny, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Homophobia, Gun violence, Alcohol, Rape, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Vomit, Pregnancy, Pedophilia, Lesbophobia, Infidelity, Cannibalism, Cancer, Body horror, and Adult/minor relationship

amsswim's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

This one got me good, so this review will be longer than my usuals. This book is considered a classic among science fiction and it I am glad I read it. However I see many of the negative reviews on this one as completely understandable due to the way it completely switches up 2/3 of the way through. If you want an unhinged and fascinating story, this is it. 

The author and book are such a product of their time and it shows. THis book was written in 1961, and has moments of laughable (in my opinion) sexism and homophobia. It reads always blatantly as the author speaking through, but then he goes on from that and frames out the most progressive, sex-positive, all-inclusive way of life that combats the hateful views he clearly has but manages to not see that at all past his own self-insertion into the story.

The actual plot of the book is fascinating, the world building is amazing, and it is generally light hearted. The switch up it does is strange but did not ruin it for me. And the part-dated-part-weirdly-progressive views, adds a spice of a technologically advanced society that still has the political views and strife of 1960s America.

I'd say this book was well written, but content/views just need to be taken with a grain of salt. I had a blast listening to this one on Libby, it feels more like a Coen Brothers movie some of the time. Not for everyone, but lets talk books if anyone else decides to read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cannibalism, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, War, Xenophobia, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Murder, Rape, Sexism, Racism, Suicide attempt, Violence, Biphobia, Blood, and Death

Cult/religious zealotry

arnoud's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Sexism

zworlund's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: War, Violence, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Racial slurs, Death, Xenophobia, Misogyny, and Sexual content

mcklusky's review against another edition

adventurous challenging hopeful inspiring relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

A compelling and interesting read, I can see why it has the following that it does. The world-building is complex and different and quite satisfying. A small handful of unfortunate and blatant moments of homophobia and a pervasive mid-century flavour of sexism (somewhat offset by the number of complex and powerful female characters) do detract, as do a few moment of preachy indulgence. But ultimately I did really enjoy it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Sexism

amaranth101's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

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

2.5

While the book explores some interesting ideas and reflections on human culture, with a particular focus on the intersection between sex and love, it is hard to look past the sexist, homophobic, and racist slurs that Heinlein casually drops into his writing.  In addition, some sections of the book can really drag on, with multiple needlessly long conversations where one of the main characters mansplains concepts to other characters.  I would only recommend to somebody dead set on reading all the sci fi classics.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Sexism

Minor: Homophobia and Racism

callahan08wood's review against another edition

I stopped reading this because it became a chore to ignore the sexist ideas. Concept about religion made the plot confusing and  silly. Writing is tedious 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism

belgaer's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Islamophobia, Homophobia, and Sexism