Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

L'amica geniale by Elena Ferrante

26 reviews

laurenramsden99's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad tense 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

It’s only the first book, but this really does feel like it’s full of life. The details of the characters and of the neighbourhood; you really get to know them and become invested in their stories. The way the author expresses the complexity of friendships especially between young women I have never read so accurately before. I see no reason not to give this 5. The ending in particular was a gorgeous cliffhanger. One that made me scared for our girls’ futures. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual assault

Moderate: Gun violence, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder

kumquatandthemoon's review against another edition

challenging reflective slow-paced

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

4.5

Een inkijk in een tijd en plaats die toch ver van mijn bed staat. De ingewikkeldheid van het leven van meisjes, vrouwen, hun vriendschappen, liefdes. Mooie taal en respect voor de vertaalster! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence and Violence

Moderate: Rape and Sexual harassment

juliacoutinho's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Os sentimentos conflitantes entre a Lenu e a Lila são muito comoventes. As duas não sabem, mas elas são as pessoas mais importantes da vida uma da outra e o amor e o ressentimento que as duas sentem uma pela outra é muito humano. Elas são pessoas reais pra mim e eu pude sentir e viver tudo que elas sentiram e viveram ao longo da história. A gente passa o livro inteiro pensando: “Se elas conseguissem ser honestas uma com a outra, tudo seria tão melhor”, mas a vida e o mundo que elas estão inseridas leva elas para caminhos diferentes como uma maré, que te puxa pro mar aberto. Eu gostei muito desse livro e quero ler os próximos logo, já sei que estou diante de uma grande história.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, and Classism

lenealexandre's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

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

raybudbury's review against another edition

challenging dark sad medium-paced

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

3.75

I’m intrigued so I will continue onto book #2 but this book made me really be like “wow these men suck and should all do time in prison/go to therapy/die etc”  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, Sexual harassment, and Classism

lzad's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual violence

leticialdalmeida's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder

lexcellent's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Classism

marilululu's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Ableism, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Infidelity

Minor: Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, and Sexism

dana_sg's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, and Violence

Moderate: Murder