Reviews tagging 'Bullying'

A House for Mr. Biswas by V.S. Naipaul

2 reviews

rebeccadiop's review against another edition

challenging dark funny mysterious sad slow-paced

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

3.25

I could appreciate A House for Mr. Biswas as an exceptional literary work if it weren't so misogynistic. It deserves more stars but I just couldn't get there—even with generous allowances for time/place/culture/context.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism

Minor: Bullying, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, and Violence

colesa's review against another edition

challenging funny informative sad slow-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Violence, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, and Physical abuse