Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

Damsel by Elana K. Arnold

26 reviews

wondereads13's review against another edition

dark emotional tense 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? No

5.0

Damsel is a wonderfully poignant, character-driven, meaningful book. You get very invested in the main character and her journey of self-discovery. It depicts the development of a toxic relationship in a way that is different from what we are used to but also carefully metaphorical. It has some amazing commentary on rape culture and misogyny, and it evoked an emotional response from me. If you're worried,

it has a hopeful ending.

Everyone should read this book (but please keep in mind that it's for older readers!).

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship

mayhem24_7reads's review against another edition

dark sad slow-paced

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

0.5

Until now, I have never hated a book so much that I drove back to the store to return it

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Not suitable for children or teens, this should not be marketed as a YA book

amelia_douglas's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Misogyny, Suicide, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse

_fallinglight_'s review

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Rape

Minor: Suicide

emakay's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

livmm's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

trigger warning to hell and back. but read this one if you’re able to.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Kidnapping