Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller

6 reviews

kate_in_a_book's review against another edition

So full of misogyny, antisemitism, ableism and narcissism. There is some beautiful writing and some sensual writing hidden in there somewhere 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Sexism

Moderate: Antisemitism and Ableism

vincentblackshadow's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Antisemitism, Sexual violence, Sexism, Excrement, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, and Pregnancy

korenajo's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

0.25

This is the most racist, sexist, misogynistic, anti-sematic thing Ive ever read. Goes to show the classics aren't always great. The best part of this book is the guy talking about dry farts or saying hes an american that why he's "retarded" 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Religious bigotry, Xenophobia, Racial slurs, Misogyny, and Sexism

Minor: Toxic friendship

The N-word is used... there is also name calling of jews

lindseylosers's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Antisemitism, Ableism, Alcohol, Body shaming, Death, Fatphobia, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Excrement, Emotional abuse, Racism, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, and Sexism

Moderate: Excrement, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Infidelity, and Sexism

Minor: Adult/minor relationship

jayricart's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Sexism, and Sexual content

laurenleigh's review against another edition

dark sad slow-paced

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

3.5

I can’t remember why this made it onto my TBR, other than curiosity about why it led to obscenity trials in the US. Of course in today’s world, the sexual content does not seem that wild, and I have a hunch the content concerning Russia was the real reason for its banning. Or at least that just fanned the flames in a Cold War America. The book is a largely autobiographical novel, and I hesitate to even call it a novel. It feels more like a journal, where Miller recorded anything and everything, without filter. My English major brain can appreciate the post-modernist existentialism, but my feminist brain is pretty disgusted by the blatant, constant misogyny. I can’t say it is a book I recommend.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Sexual content, Racial slurs, Sexism, Excrement, and Misogyny

Moderate: Abortion, Domestic abuse, Trafficking, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Misogyny