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andrewhatesham's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Transphobia, Biphobia, and Homophobia
alsoapples's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, and Body shaming
thewordsdevourer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
this short novel contains two concurrent stories: one abt hindu gods and another abt a contemporary exploration of identity and self-love. shraya manages to make the former not merely compelling but very accessible, which is a rare feat. the latter, meanwhile, is jam-packed w/ the author's signature themes of race, queerness and their intersectionality in identity.
the book's able to somehow say so much and explore many complex issues in so little words. better yet, it's all done w/ equal parts detachment and emotional connection that are nevertheless impactful; certain parts esp towards the end rly move me, w/ one in particular making me simply pause and marvel on what i just read.
in short, this is a short book that packs a punch and lingers on one's mind quite a while after reading.
Graphic: Racism and Homophobia
Moderate: Mental illness, Violence, and Sexual content
Minor: Child death
jjjreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Biphobia, Child death, Dysphoria, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Infidelity, and Eating disorder
Minor: Alcohol
demo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Biphobia, and Bullying
Moderate: Sexual content and Body shaming
Minor: Fatphobia
juliaeamodeo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Graphic: Sexual content
jessreadsthings's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Biphobia, Dysphoria, Bullying, Child death, and Sexual content
starrynight's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, and Homophobia
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Body shaming
readingwithkt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
In Paravati's story, we reckon with sexuality, identity, and how that's tied to our external visuals. Topics such as bullying, harassment, white supremacy, and (internalised) homophobia are covered. I felt this one spoke closely to some of the content in I'm Afraid of Men and even this page is white, but in a powerful fictional account.
When we meet Sati, we're introduced to concepts of class and sexuality is discussed further.
Kali teaches us about self love and the impact of trauma.
And finally, Ganesha. This tale is about relationships and the small intimacies that create them. It's about relationship breakdowns and creating/finding home.
A very beautiful collection. As soon as I finished reading it (on audiobook) I wanted to click to start reading again.
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Homophobia, and Bullying
meremeth's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Biphobia and Homophobia
Moderate: Sexual content