Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins

13 reviews

jowmy4's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Murder

Moderate: Drug use, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Terminal illness, Xenophobia, and Medical content

Minor: Addiction, Body shaming, Cursing, Drug abuse, Racial slurs, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Stalking

alyxandriaang's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

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

2.0

This was painful to get through. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Sexism

josefinceh's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious reflective relaxing slow-paced

• 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? Yes

2.75

I listened to the audio book version read by Phoebe Judge on the podcast Phoebe Reads a Mystery.

I belive I first hear about this store from a mystery writer who described it as the best mystery ever written. Can't say that I agree with their enthusiastic statements, however I did really enjoy the story most of the time.

I have a general issue with the "mystic indian gem" that is in the center of the story. I find it leaning too much old stereotypes, making it hard to grasp as a modern reader.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexism