Reviews tagging 'Murder'

Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez

33 reviews

zombiezami's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring tense 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? Yes

4.5

I'm not that into sports, but I found this book to be quite beautiful. I loved getting to know more about Argentine culture and the Ni Una Menos movement. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Child death, Death, Blood, Medical content, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Homophobia, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Abortion, Murder, and Pregnancy

noyastan's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Sexism

Minor: Child death, Sexual violence, and Murder

samshine's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Minor: Trafficking and Murder

kawooreads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring sad medium-paced

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

4.0

This was a mood read for me, I picked it up in my last library haul. It was beautifully written, from the perspective of Camila, an Argentine girl who has big dreams despite the barriers she faces in her life. This is a journey of figuring out what you want and who you want to be. Living in a place that offers few opportunities to girls and women, what path will you choose that is best for you, the love of your life, your family, your community?  What I love about this book is that it's impossible to tell this story without the presence of Argentine culture, environment, and identity politics. Because of how well the author interweaves Camila's story to becoming La Furia with the modern-day environment of this area of the world, I feel I walk away with a deeper understanding of the Argentine lived experience. I recommend it to all teen readers and those looking for a coming-of-age type tale. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse, Infidelity, Sexism, and Murder

book_voyager's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

A great choice for fans of football, young and old!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse

Minor: Murder

caitlino's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Rape and Murder

bookaholics_anonymous's review

emotional inspiring 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Sexism

Moderate: Murder

jessspeake's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

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

3.5

Camilla aka "Furia" is a strong young woman living in Rosario, Argentina. She has dreams of playing futbol in the USA. When her childhood love, Diego, visits Rosario on a break from his professional futbol career, the two rekindle a romance. Now Camilla must choose which dream to pursue: playing futbol, or a relationship with Diego.

I listened to this story as an audiobook, and really enjoyed it! It was fascinating to learn more about Argentina, and what it would mean for Camilla to try and pursue her dreams from Rosario.

I think her character was written beautifully, and as a young woman she has so much strength, conviction, and heart. I was rooting for her the whole time, no matter what path she chose.

I don't know if I see myself rereading this book, but I thoroughly enjoyed it while listening to it. This is a great book to pick up if you love young adult books, futbol, strong female characters and romance!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Body shaming, Homophobia, Infidelity, and Blood

Minor: Child death, Death, Kidnapping, and Murder

kimberleyb's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Murder

brittstagram's review

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, and Murder