Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

The Bass Rock by Evie Wyld

17 reviews

emilo's review

mysterious slow-paced

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

3.25

I get that it’s supposed to be a commentary on women’s lives and how they can become corrupted and limited by men but it didn’t land as well as it could have. I was only really interested in Ruth’s story line which was very good. Also the Bass Rock could have been more of a presence in the story. It was more like the characters just happened to be living near it rather than a greater impact on the story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Physical abuse

kelseyallen's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

5.0

one of the best books i’ve ever read even though it broke my heart. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual violence

mscarlettc's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Stalking, Abortion, Murder, and Abandonment

thebristolreader's review against another edition

challenging dark 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Pregnancy

Minor: Child abuse

tink's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

3.0

3.5 stars.
I had to reflect on this one for a while after finishing it. It's not an easy read. Tough issues (check any trigger warnings before reading) and it took me a while to get into the rhythm of it. It felt like I was just settling in when it was over. I would read more about Maggie though.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy

hardcoverhearts's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

What a visceral read! Three women’s stories are connected to a place on the Scottish coast. In three different timelines, Wyld tells stories of women’s lives in relation to violence - domestic violence, random misogyny, emotional abuse, gaslighting, and more. Her ability to access true terror serves to remind us of exactly how we tend to gloss over the impacts of violence. Incredibly interesting structure, characters and style at play as she makes you see and feel these women. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Stalking, and Murder

rmaclean's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

4.5 stars. one of the best books I have read this year. Menacing, gothic, mysterious and haunting. Multiple time lines interweave to create the haunting effect. This book explores toxic masculinity and its effects on generations. Beautiful writing. A must read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Domestic abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Drug use