The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
md33's review against another edition
Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual assault, Rape, Classism, and Incest
crowcrow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
There are some low brow moments, but if you can look past those I think you'll have as good as a time as I did.
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Incest, Sexism, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
judassilver's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
lizgriffinwords's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Moderate: Misogyny and Violence
Minor: Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
warlockdorian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Ableism, Gore, Hate crime, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Drug use, Kidnapping, Slavery, Violence, Alcoholism, Blood, Cursing, Infertility, Murder, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Death, Genocide, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, and Sexism
jmeyers888's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Murder, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Torture, Blood, Death, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual violence, Trafficking, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Sexual assault, and Rape
shodank's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
But GOD, the absolute lack of sexual morals and the full objectification of women. WOW. Not only does this take place in a fantasy medieval period, it feels as though it was written in this period too. I'm going to need at least half a year to recover from all the misogyny.
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Incest, Sexual harassment, and Rape
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
padme's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
So I went in knowing what to expect. And I've got to admit, it was mostly a fun read! I liked getting more insights into Geralt and the other characters, and reading the original source material was really entertaining. But, unfortunately, the other side of it was also true. The female characters were not very well handled, which hampered my enjoyment as a female reader. I can see why guys (and plenty of girls) can read this series without any issue, but it took me aback after reading a lot of female-written fantasy novels over the past few years. There are sections of this book that are serious contenders for "she breasted boobily down the stairs" awards, not to mention the amount of unnecessary violence against women. Rape is mentioned in nearly every single one of the short stories, and that takes its toll on me mentally.Â
I have a lot more to say about each of the stories individually, but I think I'll leave it at this for now.Â
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Incest, Sexism, and Rape
lucecanon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
1.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Blood, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Incest and Torture
ohthatsgrayt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Child death, Classism, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Cursing, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Sexual violence, and War