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Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'
Oferta unui gentleman. Povestea lui Benedict by Julia Quinn
17 reviews
hmlongstreet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I enjoyed the chemistry between Benedict and Sophie and the lack of "we must get married right now, as I have comprised you." Both main characters had very real and understandable fears and I found the book had a lot less talk about sexual desire (that doesn't mean there wasn't any) and more about quality time with one another which was a good break from the past two books. I was also quite surprised to learn how many ideas were taken from this book to be used for the second season of the Netflix show, which is Anthony's story. You'll see what I mean if decide to read this book and watch the show.
Again there were more questionable actions from the characters that make you go, "Ok wow that is like really not ok." But however, I think this book did a better job "making it okay" than the other two by having Sophie put up a bit more of a fight with Benedict and confronting him about his actions.
A strong opinion I still hold have briefly touched upon in my The Duke and I review is that these books are truly meant for a specific genre of people and if you are looking for a historical romance series without angsty male lead characters and timid female ones this series is really not for you.
Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Body shaming, Death, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
erikalv97's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Classism
thalea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
summerslittlelibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Sexual content, Slavery, and Classism
Moderate: Body shaming, Confinement, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Abandonment
writtenbydnicole's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Slavery, and Pregnancy
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Violence, and Death of parent
jessitheblonde's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Physical abuse
Minor: Rape
katiescott's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Body shaming and Physical abuse