Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum

74 reviews

sierraburrell's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, and Sexual violence

Moderate: War, Sexism, and Violence

megansoetaert's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

5.0

A Woman Is No Man left me in tears. it is the story of womanhood, familial oppression & violence, identity, and voice. it shows how women replicate the patriarchy, enabling the men around them & forcing harm onto women and girls. 

Rum’s story is but one Palestinian story, one that is partially her own & one that many women experience. her bravery in writing about Isra, Deya, Sarah, and even Fareeda created a heartwrenching book that refuses to accept the way many Palestinian and Palestinian-American women are treated.

I loved Isra and Sarah so much, and their influence on Deya & Deya’s own bravery.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Sexism, and Suicidal thoughts

mmmmmm's review against another edition

emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

this is the best book i’ve read in a long time (and i’ve promptly started evil eye). will need to grab a physical copy to reread with my eyes so i can underline things & such. 

absolutely devastating but in a way that felt so honest, with such an array of strong, complex characters. this is an absolute masterclass in exploring the damage of inter generational trauma, as well as how such a painful cycle is perpetuated. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Violence, and Sexism

Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual violence

Minor: War and Xenophobia

brennrul's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Murder, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Rape, Child death, and Abortion

Moderate: Misogyny, Colonisation, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Deportation, Sexual violence, Grief, and Islamophobia

Minor: Genocide

slireads's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Domestic abuse, and Sexism

Minor: Rape and Suicide

blakeandbooks's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective fast-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Pregnancy, Death of parent, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, and Suicide

Minor: Car accident and Death

shelvesofivy's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Rape, Sexism, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Suicide, and Murder

Minor: War, Grief, Child death, Abortion, Suicide attempt, and Blood

marissamartin's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Grief, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexism, Abortion, Bullying, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse

jmmreads's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Suicide, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, and Miscarriage

lindsayerin's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Sexism, Misogyny, Violence, Domestic abuse, and Rape

Moderate: Alcoholism, Abortion, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: War and Injury/Injury detail