Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

Amigo, El by Sigrid Nunez

6 reviews

starrybat's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

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

1.25

I almost didn't finish this book.  Just very whiny.  Frustrating to read.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexism, Grief, Death, Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Suicide, Trafficking, Infidelity, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Rape and Violence

sagecannon's review against another edition

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

1.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Suicide

kaitidid's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

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

5.0

Not a classic dog book. More about grieving a flawed individual, and about writing itself. If you’re looking for “Marley and Me”, this isn’t it. But what it is is strange and wonderful. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Toxic relationship, Animal death, Death, Suicide attempt, Animal cruelty, Sexism, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, and Trafficking

Minor: Ableism, Toxic relationship, and Dementia

rainbowarpaint's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny reflective fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Animal death, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt

readingpicnic's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide and Grief

Moderate: Sexism and Misogyny

catherineclark's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Sexism

Minor: Vomit