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noxygens's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
oneday's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Misogyny
wickedgrumpy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
For the case of this book, I though it was good. For how short it was it definitely built up the atmosphere and vibes quite well and the tension of what would come next was evident. However, I couldn't separate out the reality that women are constantly reassured that everything is fine, and even if something is wrong it can't be that bad. It made me so sad and frustrated.
Minor: Confinement, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Torture, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
gladysbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Confinement, Mental illness, and Misogyny
Moderate: Emotional abuse
deathprrrf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Misogyny
james1star's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Confinement, Mental illness, Misogyny, and Sexism
paolamor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Minor: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Medical trauma, and Gaslighting
solliereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Although this book can be considered representative of women's experiences at the time, I still believe it's a crucial read and it is vital to continue to examine how women's health, physical and psychological, is often dismissed and reduced even now.
I'm currently reading "Unwell Women" by Elinor Cleghorn, and her work has done wonders in terms of providing well-needed context to this short story, and I would definitely recommend it - it really helped with my own study and analysis of the work.
Graphic: Confinement, Mental illness, and Misogyny
Moderate: Emotional abuse
bookiemadi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Confinement, Mental illness, and Misogyny
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Gaslighting
studydniowka's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Abandonment