Reviews tagging 'Homophobia'

They Never Learn by Layne Fargo

7 reviews

tayrayhay's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Murder, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Sexual content

Minor: Homophobia

tori_'s review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Sexual assault

Minor: Homophobia

jodean's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, Gore, Stalking, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Sexism, Death, Blood, Toxic relationship, and Misogyny

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Drug use, Biphobia, and Medical content

annoyedhumanoid's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.0

Carly was really giving 2012 fanfiction main character with her “i’m not like other girls, no one would find plain old me attractive, i only wear black and Doc Martens” and it was annoying. the first major twist was good but i guessed the later one right away, so after

the halfway mark

the story felt predictable

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Misogyny, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Rape, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Grief, Emotional abuse, Biphobia, Gun violence, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, Death of parent, Addiction, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Stalking, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Lesbophobia

Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Incest, Car accident, and Pedophilia

tularoo's review

dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Rape, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault

Minor: Homophobia

aprilyvonne's review

dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“They Never Learn” by Layne Fargo was an incredible feminist psychological thriller. I’ve never loved a villain so much as I did Dr. Scarlett Clark. There’s some sort of bizarre draw with the murderer being a woman. Obviously, the male victims not taking her seriously nor feeling threatened helps Scarlett to stalk and kill her prey.

The duel storylines/POVs between Carly and Scarlett was well done and a perfect way to tie loose ends. The rather honourable motives, unique killing methods, and true crime vibes added to the well written character development. The plot kept me in the edge of my seat and surprised me along the way. I stayed up too late to finish this.

It’s clear as to the reasons why some readers more than others, may connect with the story more so due to the BS many of us have had to deal with throughout our entire lives. Whether that’s from experiencing or witnessing sexual assault/harassment, catcalling, domestic violence, or just dealing with fragile and toxic masculinity that we need to tiptoe around to stay safe. It’s exhausting. This book highlighted those struggles, and gave us an anti-hero to cheer on while she taught those monsters a lesson.

If you enjoy thrillers, I definitely recommend this one. Happy reading and stay safe!! 📚

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Violence, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Racism, Homophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Murder, Misogyny, Gore, Sexism, and Rape

klubbgodis's review

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Moderate: Toxic friendship, Violence, Toxic relationship, Pedophilia, and Rape

Minor: Emotional abuse, Suicide, Homophobia, Body horror, Alcohol, and Blood