Reviews tagging 'Sexual content'

Lysistrata by Aristophanes

12 reviews

raindrop_'s review against another edition

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

El sarcasmo y los juegos de palabras podían llegar a ser graciosos cuando querían, y está escrito de forma que invita a leer incluso si te estás preguntando quién te ha estafado haciéndote creer que esta historia era algo completamente diferente de lo que es en realidad. Esas dos cosas son las que le veo a favor y las que se ganan las estrellas para mí.
Lo malo es que el mito acabó teniendo vida propia y ha sobrepasado con creces a la historia original. Creo que si el autor pudiera ver cómo se interpreta hoy en día, probablemente se partiría de risa.
Me he pasado toda la obra visualizando de forma involuntaria al "lector perfecto": un adolescente con trazas de nice guy que está empezando a dejarse llevar demasiado por la cultura de la manosfera; riéndose la mayor parte del tiempo y ofendiéndose incómodo de tanto en tanto (nota para mi yo del futuro: "eze" adolescente tenía hasta cara propia).
Que se interprete como feminista me desconcierta enormemente. ¿Será este el tipo de feminismo de los hombres que felicitan a "todas las mujeres bellas de su vida" en el día de la mujer trabajadora? Pero se supone que ha sido analizado por personas mucho más inteligentes y eruditas que yo, así que... ¿me estaré equivocando por completo en mi interpretación? No lo sé... pero no logro sacarme de la cabeza a un grupo de adolescentes partiéndose de risa a la hora del recreo mientras leen la historia que ha escrito uno de ellos durante el fin de semana.
Es entretenido, es disfrutable a su manera. Pero cómo ha logrado mantenerse relevante durante más de 2000 años, me resulta un misterio.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: War

Minor: Animal cruelty, Slavery, and Alcohol

annalise_4202's review against another edition

funny 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? It's complicated

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

jordan_noel's review against another edition

challenging funny reflective fast-paced

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

3.5

Lysistrata is a pretty vulgar, comedic play on gender divisions and sex allowing for a more interesting critique of war. I was often disgusted, amused, confused, and caught off-guard in thoughtful moments. Lysistrata is an intriguing, self-confident, and ambitious protagonist that manages to be the sane master of the sex-hungry Greeks to bring peace to Hellas. This translation is interesting, bringing modern dialects and understandings into the ancient writing of Aristophanes. Overall, I enjoyed reading this play.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Misogyny

Minor: War

annaderriere's review against another edition

funny reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

Love a sex strike, really good one from aristophanes

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and War

remuslibrary's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Slavery and War

cornfusedsnow's review against another edition

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Rape

wyliem's review against another edition

challenging funny lighthearted medium-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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny

Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Rape, Sexual violence, and War

cfoley's review against another edition

funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Rape

bella_mckinnon's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? No

4.0

Hilarious and refreshingly empowering for an ancient greek text about women.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: War

Minor: Rape and Sexual content

whilhelminaharker's review against another edition

challenging funny fast-paced

3.0

Lesbians will singlehandedly lead to world peace. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Sexism, Pregnancy, and War

Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment