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thebankofbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicide attempt, Death, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Biphobia, Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization, Homophobia, Confinement, Drug use, Hate crime, Suicide, War, and Mental illness
conspystery's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Ultimately, After Sappho is a powerful read, with intricate attention to detail in character and writing that lends a unique feeling of historical salience to its plot. It shines most brightly in its characters’ relationships to one another and its occasional poeticisms; the book’s themes about writing’s influence in shaping history are a natural complement to its own evocative writing. After Sappho is a bold, intelligent exploration of historical sapphic identity-- and the diversity of the lives Sappho has impacted and continues to impact today.
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and War
Minor: Sexual content
booking_along's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
it was such an unexpected read in all ways a book can be.
it was an emotional read, i felt for the women, was yet again reminded that i just can’t understand our history and still continues fight of women being seen as human beings and at least as worth of being treated as such by men as men seem and deemed themselves as.
the different characters were fantastic even if i can’t really explain way?
the writing was strange but worked and it’s just… this book is an experience that you just have to be willing to go along with and let yourself be swept up in.
i honestly can not understand why this wasn’t shortlisted for the 2022 book but especially “treacle walker” was.
but k am very thankful for the long lost to have brought it to my attention since i didn’t even know about it or hear about it before that!
Graphic: Misogyny, Homophobia, War, Lesbophobia, and Sexism
kirstym25's review against another edition
- 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
2.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexism, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
feebles640's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Sexism
Moderate: War, Pregnancy, Rape, and Sexual violence
Minor: Terminal illness, Violence, and Police brutality
lucymight's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia and Sexism
Minor: Rape
polly_lilith's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Homophobia and Sexism
Minor: Rape