Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal

47 reviews

squiggidy's review against another edition

mysterious 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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Racism, Violence, and Xenophobia

mckeelyshannon's review against another edition

funny inspiring mysterious sad medium-paced

One of my favorite lines from this book is “Why be with someone who’s making the journey? You could be with someone who has already arrived.”

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Racism, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

indiarose8's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious relaxing sad 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

3.75

Overall I enjoyed this book but parts of the plot were a bit unbelievable. The second storyline about Maya felt dropped in. I wish the writer would have just focused on the widows. I wanted to get to know them more. The writing felt a bit clunky at times but the erotic stories were beautifully written. I loved the premise. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Racism and Murder

Minor: Death of parent

solenekeleroux's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Sexual content, Violence, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Suicide, Religious bigotry, and Murder

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, and Rape

corriejn's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny lighthearted mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Chronic illness, Infidelity, Mental illness, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, and Alcohol

nmthonet's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Sexism, Violence, and Stalking

1414's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Racism, Suicide, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

hannah2186's review against another edition

funny hopeful informative lighthearted relaxing fast-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

toberomanced's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective medium-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

5.0

An erotic and entertaining murder mystery. I highly highly recommend!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Murder

Minor: Cancer, Child death, Cursing, Rape, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Islamophobia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

caribbeangirlreading's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

Moderate: Infidelity

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Racism, Rape, and Xenophobia