Scan barcode
Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'
The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter and Other Essential Ghosts by Soraya Palmer
3 reviews
rltcoach's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This book weaves the narrative of a family through generations and across continents.
Parts of it took my breath away.
Parts of it filled me with rage.
Parts of it made me blush.
At least once, I was brought to tears, and at the end, I was left longing for another beginning.
I'm so glad to have experienced this one, and am looking very much forward to Soraya Palmer's next book of tales!
Parts of it took my breath away.
Parts of it filled me with rage.
Parts of it made me blush.
At least once, I was brought to tears, and at the end, I was left longing for another beginning.
I'm so glad to have experienced this one, and am looking very much forward to Soraya Palmer's next book of tales!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Outing, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Pedophilia, Terminal illness, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
michaelttay's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I went through every emotion multiple times!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Abortion
Minor: Rape, Terminal illness, Cancer, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Miscarriage
Take your time because it’s often heavy but the author does a great job of having lots of moments of humor and joy too.philosophicellie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really liked how this book spun together the mythology, family history and personal narratives of the main characters. It showed that lives are complex and our understandings of what is happening is shaped by our stories.
There is a lot that is difficult to read (see content warnings) but this is not used gratuitously, and finishes in a positive but not perfect way.
There is a lot that is difficult to read (see content warnings) but this is not used gratuitously, and finishes in a positive but not perfect way.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Colonisation, Homophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Domestic abuse, and Abortion
More...