Reviews tagging 'Misogyny'

The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

383 reviews

mermaidstories's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• 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

2.5

This book has so much potential to be great, but there were a lot of misses that I simply could not overlook. For instance, I knew there were some rumblings about the representation of Black people in this story, so I wasn’t surprised by some of the cringey moments I came across. But, then we get to the welfare queen trope…and then having a Black woman refer to herself and her people as coloreds…in the 90s??? That’s where you start to lose me…had the story taken place in the 50s/60s, then i’d understand. between that and having the only other representation of Black people being that they’re waitstaff for the suburbanite parties is egregious. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate that Grady was making an attempt to highlight the differences in urgency when it comes to threats towards white children vs Black, but it loses steam when you still uphold harmful tropes. 

Another thing i take issue with is the

sexual assault

. What did it add to the story in any way? The same outcome could have been met. Not to mention the scene with

James Harris “feeding” on Korey—both being naked and she is a minor.

If not for the aforementioned issues, I probably would have rated this story a 3.75. In terms of conveying how thankless it is to be a housewife, i’d say Grady did well with doing so in a realistic way for the most part. Although i do wish there would have been more of a resolution with

confronting Carter with his infidelity, gaslighting, and general mistreatment and lack of appreciation.

. that, along with

Ragtag dying—what was even the point of including that after everything? totally unnecessary.

brought the rating even lower. 

Otherwise, the dynamic between the women of the book club seemed very authentic. They’re moments of anger, betrayal, misunderstandings, but also a strong friendship overall. They cared for and understood each other, flawed as they all were. i feel like he did well with showing the facets of their friendship. so overall, i give it a 2.5.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Blood, Dementia, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal death, Death, Racism, Sexual assault, Dementia, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Adult/minor relationship

krholin's review against another edition

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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

ahonazaman's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Cannibalism, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder

capmorrow's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

justmys's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Excrement, Antisemitism, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Dysphoria, and Classism

troublesometrios's review against another edition

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? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A tense, thrilling, and often grotesque exploration of horror in both the literal and the more subtle, discomfiting sense. Atmospheric, has great build-up and pacing, and ends in a satisfying and very fitting way. Absolutely take note of the trigger warnings. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Sexism, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Dementia

Minor: Animal death, Child death, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Stalking, Murder, and Classism

ninjam_13's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I was absolutely hooked from start to finish. Such an easy, fast-paced read. Will definitely be reading more Grady Hendrix books!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Sexual assault

Minor: Death and Suicide

I was absolutely hooked from start to finish. Such an easy, fast-paced read. Will definitely be reading more Grady Hendrix books!

rocio07's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring tense 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? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Gaslighting

deductionist's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-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

3.75

The men in this book were so frustrating I had to keep reading in the hopes of being rewarded with them getting what they deserved. 

What happened to Slick, Patricia’s suicide attempt, and that 3 year skip, gave me tons of pause. These could have been handled better in my opinion.

Screw you James, and your mint Milano cookies. You were an absolute villain.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Misogyny

taylormbrannan91's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Rape, and Sexual assault