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bashsbooks's review
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
The Rose of Versailles, Volume 2 is much like the first volume. I don't really have much to add - my general impression of it is mostly the same. I am enjoying Oscar's growth away from being a monarchist. Antoinette and Fersen still bore me. There isn't a ton in this volume that makes it stand out - I suspect all of them will blend together in my head. The scandal of lesbianism was both funny and exasperating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Violence, Gun violence, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Sexism, Religious bigotry, Misogyny, and Death
Minor: Fatphobia, Toxic friendship, Suicide, and Child death
mal_eficent's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Everything that was true for the first volume is true for this one – the art is utterly gorgeous, the drama is top notch levels of ridiculous, and the characters are wonderful. I was torn between savouring the art or rushing to see what would happen next. There's nothing to disappoint in this that would make me suggest not picking it up – except perhaps if you wish to avoid any depiction of sexual assault. There's a brief moment where André attempts to rape Oscar on pages 424 - 434, but is unable to go through with his plans and appears to regret his decision.
My one minor gripe is that it's becoming harder to tell what is and isn't text. Sometimes monologues are given outside of speech bubbles and it's a coin toss as to whether the other person in the scene will respond.
My one minor gripe is that it's becoming harder to tell what is and isn't text. Sometimes monologues are given outside of speech bubbles and it's a coin toss as to whether the other person in the scene will respond.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Misogyny, and Gun violence
Moderate: Child death and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide and Chronic illness
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