Reviews tagging 'Torture'

The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter

16 reviews

rhi_'s review

dark medium-paced

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

0.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, Torture, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Death, Sexual violence, Rape, Sexism, Incest, Pedophilia, Child abuse, and Gore

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, and Physical abuse

amu_m3's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Body shaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Pedophilia, Body horror, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Minor: Ableism, Torture, and Slavery

djpizza's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• 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: Sexual violence, Rape, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Torture, and Murder

Moderate: Death and Confinement

Minor: Colonisation

suzylit's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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

3.75

A landmark in the feminine literary tradition. Four decades later those fairytale retellings still ring true.
I was just a little frustrated by some of the stories I would have wanted more of.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Murder, Sexual violence, Cannibalism, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual content, Torture, Sexism, Body horror, Violence, Animal cruelty, Child death, Mental illness, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Misogyny

louisehall's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Pedophilia, Toxic relationship, Torture, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Murder, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Violence, and Sexism

cryptid_0's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Murder, Classism, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Torture, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Gore, Body horror, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, and Sexual violence

Read through the trigger warnings carefully the book is very thought provoking and enjoyable to analyse but the triggering content is prevalent throughout.

birtelesemann's review against another edition

dark tense slow-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? Yes

4.5

 Angela Carter ist großartig im beschreiben von Räumen, Kleidern, Gegenständen, Personen. Sie drückt sich sehr bildlich aus und dennoch bleibt genug Raum für die eigene Vorstellungskraft der lesenden Person, denn Carter findet genau die richtigen Worte, um eine gewisse Stimmung zu erzeugen, ohne zu konkrete Beschreibungen zu liefern. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Murder, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Body horror, Excrement, Rape, Torture, and Death

sanjana_the_book_station's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Death, Confinement, Rape, Torture, Stalking, Violence, Sexual content, Murder, and Gore

odrib's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious medium-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Body horror, Violence, Death, Murder, and Sexual content

Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, and Sexual assault

Minor: Alcohol, Racial slurs, and Racism

genny's review against another edition

challenging dark slow-paced

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

4.5

I almost feel embarrassed trying to write a review for this, because Angela Carter's use of the English language goes so far beyond my own capabilities. Every word choice was so painstakingly precise, intentional...there is magic inherent in her careful sentence construction. These stories aren't feminist in the sense that they espouse "girl power", but there is heavy critique regarding objectification, what we consider acceptable behavior for women, reclaiming sexual freedom, and how even fellow women can partipicate in misogyny. I am not smart enough to decipher all that on my own, haha! I dissected the text as best as I could, then looked up how other people analyzed it. A lot of things certainly went over my head, but it was a fun challenge!

I read this very slowly - over the course of 2 months. I bet it would be fun to discuss in a class, too. My favorites were The Tiger's Bride and Erl-King. :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Murder, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual content, and Violence

Moderate: Torture