Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

They Never Learn by Layne Fargo

57 reviews

allygirl32's review

dark fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Sexual harassment, Death, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Emotional abuse

To go along with the content warnings; there is explicit mention of all of those things, though it is told through a female lens and dealt with quite well; there are infuriating moments that are there purposefully to illustrate examples of very real things that happen to survivors of SA and other violence/abuse

mollieweitzman's review against another edition

dark inspiring mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

This was really fun! A great use of dual point of view. It kind of starts off like you think you know what’s going to happen but you don’t. Get em girl!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, Murder, and Sexual harassment

wwsimon93's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Murder, Violence, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Physical abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Stalking

whatrobynsreading's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.75

HOLY SHIT
WHAT
WOW
One sentence summary: I support women’s rights and I especially support women’s wrongs.
This is the best thriller I have read in a while MY GOD!!!! I absolutely loved this. I think my reading slump ruined it from being a 5⭐️ which is so unfortunate. It dragged a teeny bit in the middle but otherwise it was perfection. I loved how it didn’t follow the classic formula and it was like nothing I have ever read before! Definetly picking up more from this author!!!!!!!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Murder, Suicide, Stalking, Death, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Physical abuse

foldingthepage_kayleigh's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.5

A serial killer FMC with a thirst for justice with a dark academia setting? Excellent 👏🏼 A 4.5 star read for me. The dual POVs were well done and the twists were *chef's kiss*. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder, Gore, Medical trauma, Toxic friendship, Sexism, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Grief

Moderate: Sexual content and Alcohol

calamitywindpetal's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Blood, Sexual violence, Murder, Rape, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Violence, and Death

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Suicide, Domestic abuse, Stalking, and Mass/school shootings

gabbyseibert's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

If the movie promising young woman was a book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Medical trauma, Death, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Murder, and Suicide

newyearsday's review

dark emotional mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Sexual harassment, Violence, Sexual assault, and Blood

Moderate: Gore, Fire/Fire injury, Stalking, Self harm, Rape, Sexism, Domestic abuse, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Suicide, and Misogyny

zombiezami's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, Cursing, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Murder, Sexual violence, Stalking, Sexism, Rape, Death, Violence, and Gore

Moderate: Bullying, Suicide, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Biphobia, Medical content, and Vomit

Minor: Gun violence and Death of parent

enyltiak's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-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

It's really fun to be inside the head of a serial killer like Scarlett—someone I truly sympathize with, understand her motivations, and root for. I don't even want to call her deplorable. Questionable, sure. But fascinating and an intriguing protagonist. Carly and her storyline were a little less enthralling to follow... at least for the first half. The plot twist mid-way through the book

where you find out that Carly is Scarlett, and that that portion of the novel is set in the past

really shifted the direction of that plot and built up the intrigue. This book isn't a literary masterpiece or anything, but it is fun and an exciting read. 

I think there's plenty to unpack in the feminism of the novel and the way that race and sexuality and class intersects with misogyny could certainly have been unpacked, but... ultimately I just don't think that's something this book meant to do; it's dealing more with the impact of sexual assault and the lack of response and support for girls and women who face various violence at the hands of men. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Murder, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Violence, Death, Domestic abuse, Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Gaslighting