Reviews tagging 'Racism'

They Called Us Exceptional by Prachi Gupta

16 reviews

meghanob1's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

jillysull's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.5

While I found the second-person perspective awkward at times, this book is extremely compelling, imbued with foreboding as the author slowly reveals the traumatic events she and her family have experienced. I didn’t know anything about the author beforehand, and I’m glad I didn’t google her, as that would have given away some of the events. It’s almost *too* personal at times, and I wonder whether some of the content should have been discussed in therapy but not included in the book. Still, the author is remarkably brave to share so much of her experiences. Although it’s only January, I know this will be one of the best books I read this year. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, and Suicide attempt

graciffer's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Grief, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Death, Racism, and Sexism

Minor: Sexual assault

ittywitty's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Suicide attempt, and Gaslighting

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Xenophobia

natalieba's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

I’m at a loss after finishing this. Powerful, heartbreaking, empowering and crushing all at once. What a raw, unflinching memoir.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Sexual assault

aelzz93's review

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Self harm, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, and Suicide attempt