Reviews tagging 'Cancer'

The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmao by Martha Batalha

4 reviews

internationalreads's review

adventurous dark funny reflective fast-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

3.5

I liked this book but it is VERY different than the blurb. I recommend going into it without knowing anything about it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

lidia7's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cancer, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Terminal illness, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Classism

Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, and Excrement

Minor: Alcoholism and Infidelity

mirireads'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? It's complicated

3.25

Might have rated it higher of it didn't have repeated unnecessary racist slurs in it. Not sure if it's just the German translation or if it's a general problem of the book.
Overall, the story was engaging and a quick read.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Drug use, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual content, Abortion, Death of parent, and Alcohol

cthornhill's review

funny informative lighthearted fast-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? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Death, Racism, Suicide, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Minor: Fatphobia, Rape, Sexual violence, and Abortion