Reviews tagging 'Rape'

A Loyal Character Dancer by Qiu Xiaolong

2 reviews

soph_or_sofa's review against another edition

informative inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

I think the best part about this book is the fact that both the author and main character are poets. The author slips in a lot of old Chinese poems and sayings, that lend a lot to the atmosphere and give more depth to the characters.  I really enjoyed this, as well as learning bits of Chinese history that was relevant to the plot.  

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Content Warnings

Minor: Violence and Rape

mbjrose99's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape

There is a mildly graphic description of how a sex worker was treated by a client, with suggestion that this is how he treated his wife. This is later for informed by the wife.