Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

Beasts by Joyce Carol Oates

2 reviews

knmed's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This fever dream of a book has been living in my head rent free since I finished it. It’s bizarre, disturbing, and intense. You will not like any of the characters so if that’s important to you, don’t pick this up. Not a lot is said directly in this, but I think that’s what makes it feel more disturbing as you have to imagine a lot of what is happening. I highly recommend going back and re-reading the second chapter once you finish. There’s a lot to get out of seeing the start of the memory again after finishing it..

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Misogyny, Self harm, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual violence, Body shaming, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Mental illness

Moderate: Vomit and Suicidal thoughts

maryberthelsen's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, and Murder

Moderate: Alcohol, Trafficking, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Drug abuse