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lsylvie's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
3.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Self harm, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Homophobia
autumnal_daydreams's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Would have rather read the sea witches life story as she's the only feminist character.
This is a book that hits you over the head with inequality without having to do any of the heavy lifting. It has no time for nuance or developing deep characters or fully realising feminist themes.
If you love exposition dumps, being told rather then shown and black & white plots then feel free to read.
The author is inspired by the Bloody Chamber and I would urge you to pick up Angela Carter's work instead.
This is a book that hits you over the head with inequality without having to do any of the heavy lifting. It has no time for nuance or developing deep characters or fully realising feminist themes.
If you love exposition dumps, being told rather then shown and black & white plots then feel free to read.
The author is inspired by the Bloody Chamber and I would urge you to pick up Angela Carter's work instead.
Graphic: Misogyny and Rape
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Body shaming, Death, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Grief, Infidelity, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcoholism and Homophobia
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