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quarkie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Honestly, I'm sort of glad it wasn't any longer. It didn't have to be, to get its main point across. The world that Galatea lives in is horrifying, and was very uncomfortable to read about. It is even worse to think how near this fiction is to reality: women being seen by men, their partners, their families, or society as a whole as nothing but property, and used as such. That it would be much better if they were silent and simply did as they were told. And how everyone - professionals, other women, strangers - all help uphold this role.
That said, it was beautifully written. Galatea's voice is clear, strong, and very matter-of-fact. To hear this story solely through her eyes is powerful. her reclamation of her own is ending is powerful.
Overall, it made me look forward to reading more by this author.
Graphic: Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Sexism, Abortion, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Rape, and Confinement
Moderate: Body shaming, Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Pregnancy
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Pedophilia
eclipsee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Physical abuse, and Body shaming
glossworld's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Rape, Misogyny, Forced institutionalization, and Abandonment
Moderate: Death and Physical abuse
Minor: Miscarriage, Abortion, and Body shaming
editorsansserif's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual content, Death, Emotional abuse, Abortion, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Body shaming and Cursing
shanieshira's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, and Domestic abuse
annick's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The story is a tender retelling of a misogynistic tale from the Greek myths.
The afterword is excellent and so so important for appreciating this short story.
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Violence, Medical trauma, Body shaming, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, and Confinement
erinngus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Misogyny and Domestic abuse
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, and Abortion
altairetc'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Misogyny, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Excrement, Body shaming, and Forced institutionalization
crowcrow's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
5.0
Madeline at it again with her gut wrenching stories😔 I couldn't put this one down, I was glued to it. It was dark, morbid, and I'm realizing that's my type of shit despite what I believed. It's a little bit more raw than her previous works, so that was jarring at first.
My copy had a little note from Madeline, which just made me love her and this work more.
I still cannot stop thinking about this book help me
Graphic: Death, Body shaming, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Violence, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Confinement, Sexual violence, Medical content, Domestic abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Pedophilia and Child abuse
lindasoderlundd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.75
Graphic: Body shaming, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Confinement, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Rape, Abortion, and Cursing
Minor: Gaslighting, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Adult/minor relationship