Reviews tagging 'Rape'

The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Heywood

24 reviews

como022's review

adventurous emotional sad slow-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Pregnancy, and Murder

albus_dumb's review

3.5

im just so sorry for them all, specially andromeda

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape

ceciibunnii's review

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Violence

bree_of_the_woods's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective tense fast-paced

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

3.5

Fresh POV and take on the myth of Perseus. Told from the perspective of the women, this novel suggests a completely different version of the myth as we know it. Was Perseus truly a hero, or an antagonist? Heywood imagines a retelling that gives voice to potentially silenced characters. 
“The Shadow of Perseus” also challenges the accuracy of narratives in stories passed down through the generations. Are they merely a one-sided telling, or do they feature the voices of all involved?

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Rape

Minor: Death of parent and Death

takekarame's review against another edition

adventurous dark sad fast-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Rape, Violence, Sexual violence, Death, Murder, and Misogyny

chelly_reads's review

adventurous reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Pregnancy, Murder, Rape, Confinement, and Death

oliviawright1014's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Murder, Sexism, Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, and Miscarriage

Moderate: Rape

acfs's review

challenging sad tense slow-paced

2.75

Not a fan. Too much trauma and violence against women. Felt hopeless. And depressing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Murder, and Sexual violence

hazelrosen's review

adventurous dark reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Rape

alexia445's review

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape