Reviews tagging 'Misogyny'

The Jokers by Albert Cossery, Anna Moschovakis, James Buchan

1 review

kateofmind's review

challenging dark funny 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

4.0

This is a story of reprehensible characters behaving reprehensible, valuing their amusement at others' expense over everything else and bitterly disappointed when their schemes succeed. It is one of the darkest and ugliest books I've ever read but I admire the perfection of its hideousness. Michel Houllebecq must be a fan. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Gaslighting, and Misogyny

Albert Cossery has a reputation for holding women in contempt and deserves that reputation.