Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

Are You Listening? by Tillie Walden

23 reviews

tuxedofish's review

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Rape

lynxpardinus's review

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Grief, and Pedophilia

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent

Minor: Sexual content, Homophobia, Kidnapping, and Violence

Pedophilia warning is for a potential romantic bond between an 18-year-old and a 27-year-old, who first met when the former was a child no less - somewhat ambiguous, but still implied.

loinereads's review

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

This graphic novel was extremely moving, mixing discovery about one’s sexuality, grief and trauma recovery from sexual assault, it captures really well the magic behind new hopes but also the gloominess of sadness.
In this story, a cat is the companion of new directions, helping two girls follow their own paths and escaping their past.

I really loved the symbolism of the story but, as always with graphic novels, I found it to evasive, especially on the cat’s magic abilities.
Nonetheless, I think it was very necessary for the story to keep this element a little more abstract so that the reader could focus on the main character’s pain and difficulty to move on.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Death of parent

Moderate: Car accident, Violence, and Rape

lilyn's review

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence, Child abuse, Rape, and Death of parent

meemawreads's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

A favorite reviewer loves Tillie Walden so much I had to give this a go, and I’m so glad I did! Even as an ebook on my dinky phone, the art reached out and grabbed me. I love how the uncanny mixed with the real-feeling stakes for our queer protagonists on their adventure. And of course, kitties! Be careful reading it if you’re especially sensitive to mentions of sexual trauma. This was handled beautifully but it’s there and worth warning you about so Meemaw’s Sweet Babies can take care of their sweet horts! ❤️ four taters 🥔🥔🥔🥔/🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence

brookegabor's review

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

i love love love tillie walden’s art style and also i have a crush on lou ! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence

youreawizardjerry's review

emotional mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.75

Stunning art (Cannot stress enough how gorgeous!) but composition and design made it tough to follow at certain points.
Speech bubble order was not always clear, feel like I couldn't find the right panel pacing, and both girls look so similar that I confused them for a solid third of the book. 
All technical critques though, the actual story was a poignant one that I'm grateful exists. Shed a few tears. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

tinyjude's review

adventurous emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.25

This graphic novel follows Lou an Bea as they both try to run away from their lives. Both are lesbians and it focuses on the familial/friendship bond they develop through this journey, supporting each other. The vivid palette and fantastical atmospheres are once again one of Walden's strongest points. Even the most simple panels are so gorgeous and full of though. I especially love the use of silences and blank spaces when the narrative required it. Nonetheless, I feel like more character exploration and dialogues could have helped me understand and love Lou, Bea and Diamond (the adorable cat they find) more. It is a cozy queer read but it also briefly deals with a heavy topic: sexual assault, so beware of it before reading it. Overall, I really like Walden's artwork (especially 'On a Sunbeam') and I would love to read more.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Car accident, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent

marghepardo's review

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Sexual violence

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Car accident and Panic attacks/disorders

b00ks_d0gs's review

emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

• 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Stalking, Car accident, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Incest, Rape, and Grief