Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

The Fortunes of Jaded Women by Carolyn Huynh

4 reviews

littlelizzieborden's review

challenging emotional hopeful tense

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Stalking, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment

ittywitty's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted tense medium-paced

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

4.25

Well-written. Took a while to get into, but I’m really glad I read it! It’s kind of like a modern Joy Luck Club meets Crazy Rich Asians with a little bit of a Crazy, Stupid, Love twist. Think messy Vietnamese women all dealing with generational trauma and trying to survive the pressures of duty to family and society. All of which have been unlucky in love due to a family curse. Enjoyed hearing about these families and the culmination of hilarious drama that ensues!  Also the portrayal of Vietnamese culture felt pretty accurate to me, which I always appreciate in AAPI authors, especially those also named Carolyn. ❤️ Would love to see this story made into a movie!!! 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Cultural appropriation, and Gaslighting

victoriaharris001's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective

• 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

Minor: Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

heatherjchin's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Grief

Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Infidelity, Mental illness, Death of parent, and Gaslighting

Minor: Racism, Xenophobia, and War

The first half was triggering with the inter generational trauma and emotional abuse, while the latter third was uproariously funny. Stark contrast, but works out. A trigger warning would be helpful.