Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum

463 reviews

mamaofperfectpayton's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

I have been trying to find the words to adequately describe how much this book touched me, but there are no words adequate enough. When I say I want to read a book that touches me, fills me with emotion and provides a true human experience in fiction, this is the type of book that I’m talking about.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Addiction and Alcoholism

searsanne's review

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Rape

cjeannette's review

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual assault

tytrack99's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Really really could. Might have rated higher if it werent for the formatting. I hate having to read thru two other pov’s after a cliffhanger

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Murder

ka8g's review

dark emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I enjoyed this book, though it was sad and I just don’t understand the culture.  I will have my daughter read it and I look forward to reading her most recent book Evil Eye.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Violence

Oppression of women…..middle eastern culture.

lynettepv's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

The author really bring the reader into the feelings of desperation of the women. The trauma that is passed down through the generations of women And men 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment

riddhi9191's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Alcoholism and Mental illness

Minor: Self harm, Suicide, and Abortion

sunnysoprano's review

challenging dark emotional 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? Yes

4.0

The twist is surprising. The story is harrowing and could have used more moments of levity. Confused as to why

Sara tells Deya the best thing to do is stay and change things from within…

. I really liked the ending, it kept me thinking long after I finished the book. NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Abortion

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Suicide, Death of parent, and War

alexandryareads's review against another edition

challenging reflective 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? No

5.0

i really liked this book and etaf rum is such a good author! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexual violence, and Violence

Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Blood, and Gaslighting

Minor: Miscarriage, Suicide, Islamophobia, Abortion, and War

kvokolek's review

dark sad medium-paced

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse

Moderate: Alcoholism, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Police brutality and Abortion