Reviews tagging 'Rape'

A Room Called Earth by Madeleine Ryan

8 reviews

buttermellow's review against another edition

informative reflective slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape and Death of parent

teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

This is such a gem of a book. It was exactly what I needed. Throughout the book, I felt my heart grow to love the main character (I don't believe she was named) a little bit more with each page. It was a lovely portrait of neurodiversity. It was beautifully told and felt. It was full of love, hope and happiness in being who you truly are. I highly encourage others to read it. It was quirky, fun and lovable. And so, so much more.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Sexual content, Grief, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, Ableism, and Rape

carlyoconnell's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape

flordemaga's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content and Cursing

Minor: Rape and Racism

fionag's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

Very unique book written by a neurodiverse author about a woman who goes to a party. This is an intimate look into this unnamed characters psyche and we experience this party and her interactions with the world. She covers topics such as femininity, ownership, grief, bodily autonomy, intimacy, and aboriginal rights with such awareness. As an autistic person myself this completely spoke to me and I’m so glad we have books like this to be able to make more people feel seen  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Minor: Rape

horizonous's review against another edition

funny reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Animal death, Drug abuse, Grief, and Sexual violence

Minor: Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Rape

◦ Death = Mortality salience

wherethebooksgo's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Sexism

Minor: Rape, Grief, and Death of parent

scarlettreadsbooks's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

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

5.0

The nameless protagonist is neurodiverse, a viewpoint I have never read from before. Her whit, openness and honesty is refreshing. All of her anecdotes made me reflect on my own experiences in life, especially with ex-partners. It is all mostly internal dialogue, with parts of conversation weaved in; but my favourite character (feline companion) was definitely Porkchop! All I would change is for it to be longer, as it is set in one night. I wish I could’ve known what’s in her future! 

I very much encourage you all to grab a copy and check out the UK cover which is BEAUTIFUL 😍✨

Thank you to @scribe_uk for sending me this copy! #gifted 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Rape, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship