Reviews tagging 'Slavery'

Poradnik dla dżentelmena o występku i cnocie by Mackenzi Lee

93 reviews

newt's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

• 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, and Slavery

Minor: Biphobia and Child abuse

wolfthorn's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• 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

3.0

I wasn't entirely impressed with this book to start off with.  The plot was ridiculous and I found the main character of Monty to be incredibly annoying.  It was fairly readable though so I carried on with it.  Monty did improve and was reasonably decent by the end, so that character growth was good.  I found Felicity to be a far more interesting and appealing character even so.  The plot-line got even more ridiculous and I couldn't quite tell if it was intended to be taken seriously or for laughs.  It seemed to swing between the two.  I was mostly surprised that there wasn't more in the way of sex in it, it seemed to be the one main thing that was missing!  All in all, it was a quick read that didn't require much thought.  It's probably good for a summer read.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Homophobia, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Medical content

Minor: Slavery and Forced institutionalization

chartas's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse, Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Slavery

doriangay's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, and Death of parent

joshuaaa's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, and Slavery

Moderate: Homophobia

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katejuniper's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

• 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Blood, and Medical content

ehrycyna's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence

Minor: Biphobia, Chronic illness, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, and Forced institutionalization

aplatt's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book is fun and full of potential, but I can’t help but take issue with the way it discusses racial issues. In taking place in several European countries in the 1700s, the book quickly stumbles into the conversation of race as one of the main characters is black. I think there were about a million other ways the racism in this era could have been exemplified better without the use of racial slurs and yet the author felt she must resort to it. 

Some might argue that it’s historically accurate, but seeing as it’s a historical fiction novel about three upper class/high society British citizens who manage to make their way across the European continent with no money and no worldly experience outside of the boarding schools and palaces they grew up in, it think the author could have taken the liberty to not use this language. 

Furthermore, I loved the main relationship at first, and I still find it adorable, but I can’t bring myself not to dwell on how toxic it is. Though the story ends in a vow to be better, the mental health of one of the main character does not allow him to be a good partner and it is to the detriment of his better half who stupidly forgives him time and time again. 

Overall, the story is cute and full of ridiculous adventure if you’re able to look past it’s screaming faults. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, and Racism

Moderate: Homophobia and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Slavery, and Toxic relationship

triptych_turning's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I LOVED this book. It's so good. I'd love to be able to write a proper reveiw, but I can't even articulate my love for this story. It's the perfect combination of lighthearted story and emotional rollercoaster, and I loved every second of it. I would absolutely reccomend this book to everyone I know.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Homophobia, Violence, and Medical trauma

Moderate: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, and Sexual content

Minor: Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit

clairestream's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, and Kidnapping

Minor: Slavery