Reviews tagging 'Adult/minor relationship'

Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry

2 reviews

gracieanna21's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Child death, Gore, Racism, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Racial slurs, Sexism, Rape, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Abandonment, Abortion, Sexual assault, Suicide, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Colonisation, Animal death, and Adult/minor relationship

stupendoussteve's review

adventurous emotional funny inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Part One can be a bit slow, it is chock full of character development which does pay off in the end but can be difficult at first. Later on the book has action, drama, and depth. There are parts that had me close to tears, it really does pull you in. The characters themselves seem very realistic, and not overly stereotypical. They all have their own personalities and motivations, they are all flawed and damaged people in various ways. It adds a lot.

I added a lot of content warnings but they should not be taken as negatives to this book at all. This book feels true to the post-civil war time period in the wild west. It was not a gentle place. This book does not feel explicit, it does not glorify the bad things that happen.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, and Sexual content

Minor: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, and Adult/minor relationship