Reviews tagging 'Abortion'
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray
89 reviews
kaypringle's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This novel took me on an overwhelmingly awakening experience. I honestly felt like an ancestor was speaking to me through these pages; sharing their triumphs and follies and all the hurdles in between. The one me absolutely minute and very minor detail that would’ve made this story hit home is if Murray’s Name was listed first on the cover but I know that I don’t have full background on the collaboration and that alphabetically is doesn’t work along with a slew of other factors that make this tiny hang up illogical and pretty meaningless. Despite this very small little thing this collaboration between Murray and Benedict was beautiful and painted a magnificent picture of emotions and experiences in my head, heart and soul and I am so thankful that they have chosen to retell Belle’s life in this manner, it is that I believe a read all must experience.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, War, Abortion, Antisemitism, Medical trauma, and Sexism
erinwolf1997's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Racism, and Misogyny
Moderate: Antisemitism and Classism
carriewnettles's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Abortion, Death of parent, and Racism
Minor: War
miraleighv's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion and Racism
nroberts016's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Lesbophobia, Classism, and Sexism
Minor: Antisemitism, War, and Abortion
sarah_weav's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Abortion
notsogabbygabby's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion and Racism
Moderate: Classism, Antisemitism, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Racism, and Death of parent
navyredrose's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Abortion
stephintoadventure's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion and Racism
Minor: Antisemitism
kamrynharned's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Interesting story about a fascinating woman! I enjoyed reading about and learning about art and ancient manuscripts… but the book was SO overt for a novel when it came to discussing systemic racism. It seemed as though the authors were worried their point wouldn’t make an impact on their reader unless they spelled it out exactly…. Several several times. I prefer a book that draws attention to injustices, as this injustice absolutely deserves, by simply telling the story and developing believable, lovable characters that you can connect and resonate with. I think if the book wasn’t written in first person I would have liked it much more. It came off as so cheesy. The romance was cringeworthy as well, in my opinion. The only character I really liked was Junius. They made it seem like he was going to be an important character in the book, and then he just disappears from the novel entirely. There were several threads to the story that just weren’t tied off well at all, so I basically had to force myself to finish the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion