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Poradnik dla dżentelmena o występku i cnocie by Mackenzi Lee
66 reviews
theaceofpages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Diverse historical fiction is rare. At least in mainstream spaces. It was delightful to see some broader representation than is common. This one tackles race, sexuality, sexism and the way disorders like epilepsy were treated. I absolutely loved Felicity and her spirit. While there are definitely similarities between her and Monty, she has a compassion he lacks. Monty however... Yeah. He was a bit of a self centred jerk. I do appreciate that he started to mature towards the end and look beyond his own feelings and desires.
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Misogyny, and Ableism
Moderate: Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Confinement, Biphobia, and Physical abuse
Minor: Gun violence and Slavery
sxndaze's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Racial slurs, Gun violence, Grief, Kidnapping, Ableism, Alcohol, Homophobia, Violence, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, and Racism
Moderate: Confinement, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Blood, and Vomit
Minor: Death of parent
laurensgaylife's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Child abuse, and Racism
Moderate: Blood, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Death, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
Minor: Gun violence and Forced institutionalization
marissasa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Biphobia, Blood, Death, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Vomit, Gun violence, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Police brutality, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Racism, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Physical abuse
bazxi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Racism, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Blood, and Misogyny
kmoz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Homophobia, Chronic illness, and Sexism
Minor: Slavery, Blood, and Gun violence
elskabee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I also really loved (and was joyfully frustrated by) the angsty friend-to-lovers/idiots-to-lovers plotline. Plus we even get some (I believe) aroace rep in Monty's sister Felicity. Considering that she's firmly a side character and we also see her through the eyes of her brother who does not really get along with her, she was still well characterised enough that I still felt like she was a character with complexities and nuance. I also loved her arc!
I think where this book fell from its possibility of a five star was in the plot. It was okay and kept the characters active, but I just didn't care that much and towards the end felt a little rushed maybe in a haste to wrap things up.
The narrator was excellent and I highly recommend picking up the audiobook for this one!
Moderate: Gun violence and Physical abuse
katie0528's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Classism, Biphobia, and Racism
Moderate: Child abuse, Violence, Racial slurs, Chronic illness, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Ableism, Gun violence, Self harm, Colonisation, Medical content, Physical abuse, Slavery, and Suicidal thoughts
sam_gartley91's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Violence, Slavery, Medical content, Racism, Sexism, Homophobia, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Chronic illness, Gun violence, and Classism
nutmegandselkie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Sexism, Gun violence, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Suicidal thoughts, and Slavery