Reviews tagging 'Ableism'
The Yellow Wall-Paper: A Graphic Novel, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
2 reviews
mezzoanddolce's review against another edition
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
3.0
Moderate: Ableism, Murder, Mental illness, Medical content, Death, and Panic attacks/disorders
cambrand's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Soul-wrenching, nauseating, visceral. The Yellow Wallpaper is terrifying and women understand why too well, specially if they’ve suffered a chronic condition. “It is so hard to talk to John about my case, because he is so wise, and because he loves me so.” Felt like a punch in the throat. Read it.
Graphic: Ableism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, Forced institutionalization, Confinement, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Sexism, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Grief, and Chronic illness
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