Reviews tagging 'Slavery'

Galatea by Madeline Miller

4 reviews

wintrowvestrit's review against another edition

dark reflective fast-paced

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

3.75

This short story by Madeline Miller feels right at home in her bibliography. Sadly it lacks the immersive depth that's characteristic of Miller, which is to be expected from the chosen format. I liked the portrayal of the "ancient incel", but wish there was more nuance to be found within the work. Again, a product of the format.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Body shaming, Miscarriage, and Rape

Minor: Pedophilia, Slavery, and Pregnancy

scarlettskyes's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious fast-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment

fayeferre's review against another edition

dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Slavery

Moderate: Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse

courtharman's review against another edition

dark sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Slavery, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, and Abortion