Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

Capitães da areia by Jorge Amado

2 reviews

lenadesouza's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

I don't believe that anyone loves the way Jorge Amado loved Bahia. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Violence, Physical abuse, Cursing, Child death, Forced institutionalization, Rape, Child abuse, Police brutality, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Suicide

libelub's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective sad tense 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

Graphic: Child death, Death, Death of parent, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Police brutality, Misogyny, Homophobia, Grief, Forced institutionalization, Excrement, and Adult/minor relationship