Reviews tagging 'Infidelity'

The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw

80 reviews

bek_p87's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I don't normally read short story collections because I often find that my favourites are too short and I want more, and vice versa. So this was a welcome surprise - I was intrigued and entranced by all of the stories, which (even though some left me wanting more) were all complete in their own right. My favourites were Dear Sister, Snowfall, How to Make Love to a Physicist, and Instructions for Married Christian Husbands.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Racial slurs, and Sexual content

Moderate: Drug abuse and Homophobia

Minor: Murder

kaimetcalfe's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Homophobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Medical content, Dementia, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, and Alcohol

whatthekatdraggedin's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad 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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content

Moderate: Alcoholism and Homophobia

Minor: Body shaming, Cancer, and Abortion

lilybear3's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Beautifully written and every story is immersive and compelling.  It's hard to pick a favorite.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Homophobia, Infidelity, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Abortion

shector1's review against another edition

emotional reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity

Moderate: Dementia

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Death, and Sexual content

brookey8888's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

This was good, but I don’t really enjoy short stories especially in this case because I feel like I can’t connect and get to know the characters. I did like the stories in this but sometimes I got confused because the POV would change and I wouldn’t know who I was following. I do appreciate the diversity in this(race,sexuality). Also the topic of what makes you a Christian and church going was interesting and how the different characters interpreted religion. I do think if this sounds interesting pick it up. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, and Abandonment

cinderrunner's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This book captures such a depth of emotional complexity and humanity. Its a wonderful read. The examination of living at the cross roads of personal freedom/truth and doing what is expected of you from your culture/the people around you is beautifully done. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

timbookshelf's review against another edition

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity

eviereadsallthetime's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity

yadira315's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective

5.0

I went into this book completely blind and had no expectations but WOW what a great short story collection. the author is concise and to the point yet manages to get you invested in each of the characters. BTW  the book is steamyy and I was not expecting that, the spice is so good. I love how it explored the complications of the beliefs that are taught in the church but conflict with who you are as a person and the goals that you want for yourself. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content

Minor: Death