Reviews tagging 'Misogyny'

Ghost Lover, by Lisa Taddeo

6 reviews

numipig30's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Sexual assault, Fatphobia, and Misogyny

crimsonreadlips's review against another edition

challenging dark sad 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

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Body shaming, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Pedophilia, Misogyny, Lesbophobia, Incest, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Death of parent, Cursing, and Classism

Minor: Cancer and Death

eleeowart's review against another edition

dark funny reflective fast-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

4.25

Lisa Taddeo’s writing is so unique, succinct and impactful. I reread sentences multiple times just to keep chewing on them because I like the taste. She’s relentless. 

Women are always the focus of her writing, and through various women’s experiences, she uncovers the darkest pieces of living in society as a woman—the fatphobia, blatant misogyny and stereotypes can be a lot to get through. But isn’t that the reality? It’s through these unlikablw characters thoughts that’s we get to unpack the filth and darkest sides of humanity. Definite trigger warnings though. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Suicidal thoughts, Fatphobia, Eating disorder, and Sexual content

Moderate: Misogyny, Mental illness, Sexism, and Alcohol

deadhouseplant's review against another edition

dark slow-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

0.5

Booktok betrayal. Some of the most uniquely disturbing phrases I’ve ever encountered. So much internalized misogyny, fatphobia, and inhumane behavior. Almost stopped reading, but pressed on to see if it would get better. It did not. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Suicide, and Misogyny

julietealy's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Every time I read Lisa Taddeo I feel like she is writing to me. Ghost Lover is an engrossing collection of short stories that beautifully capture the female experience. I love the way that Taddeo writes about lust, rage, ageing, jealousy, friendship, and love. Her characters are raw and complex and flawed, and that's what I love so much about her work. I really savored reading this book because each story felt so special to me. My favorite stories in this collection are Ghost Lover, Fourty-Two, Air Supply, and A Suburban Weekend. This is my new favorite collection of short stories. Each one scratched my brain in a different way, and I really appreciate how cohesive this collection is. Thank you SO much to Caroline and Avid Reader Press for sending me this ARC 💘 I am so grateful. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Death, Eating disorder, Sexual assault, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Medical content, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Infidelity, Body shaming, and Suicidal thoughts

arielc17's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Body shaming, and Misogyny