Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

36 reviews

katrinepoetry's review against another edition

adventurous informative reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

As always, Haynes is a brilliant writer and I genuinely cannot find a single fault with this gorgeous book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Sexism

iwishihadmoretimetoread's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Sexual assault, Murder, Sexual violence, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Sexism, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Misogyny, and Pedophilia

kys831's review against another edition

reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Stalking, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Rape

thefluffyowl's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Confinement, Stalking, Violence, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, and Rape

theblerdnewsletter's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Perhaps I shouldn’t have read this right after I read Ithaca. I dislike books that start off with character lists, because I’m not flipping back and forth (something that’s impossible to do if you’re reading an audiobook). Also, I thought the depth of the characterization wasn’t as well done as literally all of the other Greek mythology retellings. It’s a fast read, good perspective from Medusa and her sisters, but pretty bland otherwise.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Grief, Murder, Rape, and Sexism

teresaelj's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

So, here’s the thing- the last 50 pages- my goodness, brilliant. The twist, didn’t see it coming and I loved it. There were two in fact and I loved both. The last 50 pages made me wanna give it 4 stars. However, this is a slow burn, there are moments you wanna say “why the heck is the person narrating??” It is incredibly well thought out and researched. I did like it but it wasn’t as Medusa based as I thought it would be. Overall, with the ending, lovely arc. Without that ending…. Snooze. Not what I wanted. Hence the 3.5 rating.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Outing, Rape, Sexual assault, Genocide, Violence, and Sexual violence

hilly_em's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexual assault, Sexism, Rape, Sexual harassment, and Murder

abbyarm's review against another edition

adventurous dark sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault

Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexism, War, and Violence

Minor: Incest, Pregnancy, Grief, and Infidelity

skyegbooks's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional informative mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

It was so interesting to read about all these characters stories then see them all interlink with one another. Compelling and captivating.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexism, Classism, Rape, Misogyny, and Gaslighting

alexisgarcia's review against another edition

adventurous dark informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

i wish this focused more on medusa's story. i feel like the whole thing was about perseus :(

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Abandonment, Body horror, Cursing, Incest, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, War, Toxic relationship, Violence, Infidelity, Death, Gore, Murder, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Grief, Sexism, Blood, and Sexual assault