Reviews tagging 'Transphobia'

L'attrape-cœurs by J.D. Salinger

13 reviews

wowimreadingagain's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

This feels silly to say but what inspired me to read this book was that one Family Guy clip where Quagmire chastises Brian for thinking Holden is an intellectual. That made me wary of liking the book. Still, because someone recommended this to me, I tried to approach with an open mind.

I understand the critical acclaim. Above all else, this book is a depiction of a struggling teenager. Holden is immature and doesn’t mature much further by the end, but that doesn’t matter. The core message of this book to me was “you’re not alone”. That’s nothing special, but the way Holden interacts with people and the genuineness of his internal monologue is what sells it. I relate to Holden, and was like him as a teenager in many ways. I still am. It’s nice to read this book because it communicates how widespread these issues are. 

Holden as a character is, again, nothing special. He’s deeply flawed, but his concern for Jane Ghallager and his care for his siblings highlight his good side. 

Above all this book is an opportunity to reflect on one’s own teenage life, and likely would resonate with many age groups, including those who are currently teenagers. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Rape, and Transphobia

Implied rape is described in a few sentences, nothing graphic. Holden has a negative impression of a crossdresser he sees. Holden is worried about homosexuality in a straight boy way, and uses an outdated, apparently offensive term to refer to gay men. I say apparently offensive because it’s so outdated that I had never heard it, and I didn’t get bothered much by it (as a gay non-binary person).

toksoplazmozy's review against another edition

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? N/A

2.0

Może taki był zamiar ale główny bohater był absolutnie okropny. Główną treść jego monologu stanowiło to jak bardzo wszyscy ludzie są okropni, nudni, nadęci, dziwni i zboczeni (w przeciwieństwie do niego oczywiście). Zakończenie było bardzo niemrawe i nie rozumiem właściwie, co autor chciał przekazać. Bunt głównego bohatera był bardzo płytki, a tekst nie zdawał się tego zauważać. Plusem jest to, że bardzo szybko się to czyta.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child death, Cursing, Death, Homophobia, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Transphobia, Blood, Vomit, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

ariel_is_a_dreamer's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

5.0

"Até certo ponto era verdade, mas não é totalmente verdade. As pessoas estão sempre pensando que alguma coisa é totalmente verdadeira."

Não estava preparado pra me identificar tanto com o protagonista, sinceramente. Ri pra caramba em algumas partes, é um livro divertido de ler, o protagonista é um bom narrador. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Pedophilia, Suicide, and Transphobia

greenrequiem's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad slow-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexism, and Sexual content

Moderate: Addiction, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, and Violence

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Child death, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, Murder, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

raccooonhands's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Grief

Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Cancer, Child death, Homophobia, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Terminal illness, Transphobia, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Forced institutionalization, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and War

katharina_s's review against another edition

funny reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Blood

Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Transphobia, Vomit, and Sexual harassment

lizziertaft's review against another edition

sad slow-paced

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

2.0

I was gifted this by my older sister when I was 18 and I never got around to reading it. She said it was intended to read before college, I didn’t understand until page 189. I found the words very comforting, unfortunately they came from a character who is suspect of preying on Holden sooo…He’s one of the many predators talked about in this book, to the point where I have to believe the author wanted us to understand how perverse men are. 

The POV of Holden gets old quick. The book is slow and severely overrated. What many consider a classic, I think is just outdated and dull. I do have empathy for Holden and hope he found healing where it was he was getting help for at the end. He reminds me a lot of an old best friend I had, I’m convinced Holden was a Gemini moon.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Transphobia, Grief, and Alcohol

raisinflakies's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Transphobia

arthur_ant18's review against another edition

dark reflective sad tense 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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Sexual harassment

Minor: Transphobia

lea_david's review against another edition

dark sad slow-paced

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

4.5

I liked the book. But the main character drove me crazy from time to time. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Alcohol

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexism, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Stalking, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail