Reviews tagging 'Adult/minor relationship'

De geniale vriendin by Elena Ferrante

39 reviews

aysedemircan's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

4.25

I really enjoyed this novel. It made me feel so many different things — I felt tense, hopeful, sad, excited, appalled, nervous, very much a reflection of Lenu’s emotions throughout the story. Ferrante captures both the highs and lows of friendship realistically and artfully, and frames it within the larger context of life and it’s bearings on youth. I was so impressed with her writing and storytelling. However, I’m not sure I’m invested enough in the characters to continue the series. Reading this as standalone is fine, and I feel content to end the story here. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual assault

brief description of sexual assault between an older man and the main character towards the end of the novel

korttipakka's review against another edition

challenging emotional slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual harassment

Minor: Ableism, Homophobia, and Racial slurs

kennedylizrose's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!! I can’t wait to read the rest in the quartet, this book was written so beautifully and translated masterfully too

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, and Violence

Minor: Homophobia and Sexism

kaiulanilee's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Classism

macavilla's review against another edition

reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Amistades caóticas, amor sáfico (no correspondido?!?!) en primera persona, lucha de clases y chismecitos sobre casi todos los vecinos del barrio. Está a la altura del hype, especialmente la segunda mitad me resultó re ligero y atrapante. Es precioso.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual assault

jennazim's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, and Violence

anahisa's review against another edition

challenging emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-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

3.75

women!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

what else is there to say, really??? fantastic character studies being done here and the nuances to lila and lenu’s relationships are exquisite!!! What they have is so bitter and yet so lovely. Can’t wait to see how they develop throughout the rest of the series <3

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual assault

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, and Violence

icieri's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexism, and Sexual harassment

radfordmanor's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

_shonahenderson's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual content, Stalking, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Violence, Murder, and Classism