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e_r_q's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
The Postman Always Rings Twice is famous for being "scandalous". However its famed violence is laughably juvenile, and its "iconic" eroticism is clunky and awkward. Even worse, the writing is bland, the characters are poorly written and dislikeable, and in the end, the actual plot feels really inconsequential. Also, the crude objectification of its female characters makes it evidently clear that this novella was written by a man.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Murder, Car accident, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
exlibrissum's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Murder, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
Minor: Miscarriage
areadingstan's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Easiest 1 star I’ve ever given to be honest. I had this book on my shelf because it was on one of my university modules (though I’d never read it properly). From the start it was just offensive in many ways, clearly a product of its time, but I found myself really uncomfortable when reading it. It was also really unrealistic for a crime novel, though I guess it didn’t have a cliched ending. If you like classic crime and the ‘femme fatale’ character you might enjoy it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence
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