Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carré

2 reviews

f18's review against another edition

challenging mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia

Moderate: Alcohol, Gun violence, Murder, and Racism

Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Colonisation, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Racial slurs, and Torture

oasis's review

mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racism

The racist undertones aren't overt, but some comments about a number of cultures are somewhat offensive, and I don't know enough about the author to know if they're his or his character's ideas.