Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

Bitch Planet, Volume 1: Extraordinary Machine by Kelly Sue DeConnick

7 reviews

tubercule_oursidae's review

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

a very interestong patriarcal church dystopia, were non compliant women are sent to an outer-space prison familarly called bitch planet. They are doomed  but there might be a way to get out of this... if it isn't a trap

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Violence, and Misogyny

Moderate: Racism, Religious bigotry, and Fatphobia

they are themes of the comics, it's there for a reason

marissasa's review

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Sexism, Violence, Body shaming, Misogyny, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Fatphobia, Gore, Murder, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Police brutality, and Sexual content

jamesfitz3's review

dark emotional fast-paced

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

5.0

My only complaints about this book are that it's too real and I wish there was more of it (and great news! There is a second volume!).

The art in this book is phenomenal. I love the use of color and I'm deeply impressed by how much world building and story goes on in the background of the panels. I feel like I could look at and discuss the art and themes of this book for hours. I did discuss it with a book club, and everyone at the table felt like it connected to their personal experiences.

A frighteningly realistic hyperbole that becomes less exaggerated every year 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Sexism, and Violence

wheeliebridge's review

dark

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Police brutality, Racism, Sexism, and Kidnapping

bookbrig's review

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

I've been trying to get my hands on some single issues of this for AGES but every comic shop I go into is sold out (admittedly, I don't go into too many comic shops, but still). And I'm not super excited about digital comics yet so I was holding out for the trade. I loved the retro feeling sci-fi vibe of the art, and the story is fascinating so far. It's also hard to read in spots, and reminds me of the feelings that The Handmaid's Tale evokes. I really want to read more, so I may actually break down and start reading it digitally. Also I LOVE LOVE LOVE Penny the most. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism

trickphoenix's review

adventurous challenging dark tense fast-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? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexism, Physical abuse, and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Sexual content and Death

vidoc's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny reflective fast-paced

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

4.5

Très belle découverte que j'avais hâte de lire enfin ! L'histoire se comprend aisément et on commence à approcher de plus près chaque personnage.. lorsque le pire arrive !

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Fatphobia, Gore, Murder, Sexism, and Violence