Reviews tagging 'Homophobia'

Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan

34 reviews

ienbdri's review against another edition

challenging informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Homophobia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, and Lesbophobia

Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Cursing, and Alcohol

Minor: Abortion

nzmerchant's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship

Moderate: Homophobia and Sexual content

Minor: Racism and Sexism

girlgetsbook's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I didn't love it as I thought I would, because it has a lot of themes I either relate to or am interested by, however I didn't enjoy the character's voice so much and almost DNFd it, it felt tiring at times especially in part I, it felt like it was the same scene over and over and the same topics, though important, being driven to the ground by being mentioned in every sentence. Part II saved it for me and all the stars here are exclusively because that part exists, still I was already tired and wanting to finish it as quickly as possible by that time.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Homophobia and Lesbophobia

camillatd's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book was pretty slow-paced and almost entirely character-driven, which I really enjoy, but it's definitely not for everyone. There are clear parallels to be drawn with Sally Rooney's Conversations with Friends, another novel I adore, but I think Dolan's work stands on its own. She deftly explores queerness, cultural friction, the nuances of intimacy, and vulnerability with witty prose, drily amusing cultural observations, and sharp moments of personal reflection. I found Ava frustrating at times, but I think that's kind of the point. In some of her behaviors and instincts, I saw reflections of myself, and this awareness of flaws made me uncomfortable. Naoise Dolan has been vocal about her positionality as a queer, neurodivergent, Irish writer, and I think understanding this voice is crucial to appreciating her work. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship

Moderate: Colonisation

Minor: Homophobia and Sexual content

caljmarr's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Homophobia and Sexual assault

tprsjr's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Homophobia and Racism

Minor: Drug use and Abortion

wngwendy's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I relate to this story so much

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia

majas's review against another edition

funny reflective

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Drug use

treegirl22's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Enjoyed this more than I expected. The perspective was refreshing and cynical. Always wanted to keep reading. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia

sunflowery's review against another edition

funny reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship

Moderate: Homophobia and Sexual content