Reviews tagging 'Eating disorder'

Vladimir by Julia May Jonas

24 reviews

liv_camryn's review against another edition

dark reflective 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

1.5

Firstly, I need to admit that I’m not the target audience for this type of book. I chose to read this in a effort to step out of my comfort zone and to get out of a reading slump. 

Secondly, don’t let the cover make you think this is a romance - It’s more of a character study told from the perspective of a middle aged female professor, who, in my opinion, is completely unhinged. I wouldn’t go into this trying to like any of the characters - they all pretty much suck. 

My biggest problem with the book is that it brings up an abundance of important issues, such as the impact aging has on women, power differentials, addiction, depression and sexuality just to start. However, it never actually does anything with the issues it brings up. Nothing is ever resolved. There’s absolutely no character growth whatsoever. 

All of that being said, I thought the writing was done well and the narrative was engaging. I think if these kinds of books are your thing, you’d probably enjoy this book.
I can honestly say that I’m glad I read this if only for the fact the I’m happily running back to my plot driven, fast paced, fantasy novels and spicy romances.  

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Fire/Fire injury, Fatphobia, Eating disorder, Alcoholism, Suicide attempt, Misogyny, and Body shaming

Minor: Sexual assault, Rape, Drug abuse, Addiction, and Sexism

kassfromtheinternet's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Death, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Pregnancy, Self harm, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

basicbookstagrammer's review against another edition

dark funny reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity and Adult/minor relationship

Moderate: Self harm, Addiction, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Drug use, Eating disorder, Body shaming, Confinement, and Medical trauma

Minor: Kidnapping

the_literarylinguist's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

4.5

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Mental illness

Moderate: Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Pregnancy, Racism, and Suicide