Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

I'm a Fan by Sheena Patel

10 reviews

dizzymisslizzy's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Stalking

Moderate: Racism and Sexism

ghostmomxoxo's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, and Cultural appropriation

emma_sky's review against another edition

challenging dark informative fast-paced

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

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Classism

Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Colonisation

Minor: Drug use

withlivjones's review

challenging reflective slow-paced

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

3.25

Reading this felt like watching reality TV. Unfortunately, I don’t like watching reality TV. 

The premise was very intriguing, and I am generally a fan of unlikeable characters. I really liked the commentary on race and class at first, but eventually it started to sound like Patel was saying the same thing each time in very slightly different ways. The prose reads like slam poetry at times and jury’s still out on whether or not I enjoyed it. I did laugh at a few of the chapter titles, though, they felt very Tumblr-esque. I see myself potentially returning to this book in the future in case I missed the hype the first time around. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Physical abuse

Minor: Racism and Sexism

eslsilver's review against another edition

dark funny reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism

Minor: Racism and Xenophobia

annabella's review against another edition

dark funny medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I originally tried this in audiobook format but couldn’t engage, this time in paperback I got into the words so easily and loved it from the beginning. I think physically I could understand the short ‘chapter’ format more and I really liked its disjointedness, its originality from a usual linear novel but instead a bit like snapshots or entries into this person’s life. 

I found it hilarious and how unhinged this person was. I think because of my own experience it resonates and it’s so specific I was laughing out loud at points (reading reviews that felt deeply disturbed by this character and felt they were unlikeable is also interesting). The anonymity and the use of ‘I’ vs ‘i’ is really clever. I also really loved the bits of critique towards race and power dynamics. I felt some sympathy towards the deranged character in this world of harsh power and white supremacy that makes her behaviour a lot more complex than just her being a total weirdo creep. I think it was approached with sensitivity and empathy!

It’s 5 stars for me because it felt so original and nuanced and I think I’ll struggle to find a book like it. 

I want to read this book again (doesn’t have to be for a while) and buy it too. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Stalking

chronicacademia's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Colonisation, and Classism

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

lovelylilelle's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Racism, Sexism, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation, and Classism

heydreamer09's review against another edition

dark funny sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

Not often do you read a book that leaves you so divided. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Cultural appropriation, and Classism

Moderate: Stalking

risemini's review against another edition

dark funny informative mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Biphobia, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Blood, Lesbophobia, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Colonisation