Reviews tagging 'Abortion'

A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum

98 reviews

fangirlsread's review against another edition

5.0

This book was so good - all I wanted to do was keep reading. Even though it was really heavy (massive CW for domestic violence) it was so compelling. I loved each of the three POVs and I loved the split timelines. I feel like I liked this book so much and I can't think of what to specific say about it besides how much I loved it. However, the ending left me a little confused:

so did Isra actually get away and it's like an alternative timeline? Or is it a wish? I wish it was clearer

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Domestic abuse

Minor: Abortion

dragongirl271's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring sad tense slow-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: Grief, Misogyny, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Suicide, Murder, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Abortion, Suicidal thoughts, and Rape

Minor: Racism and Child death

liamliayaum's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Pregnancy

Minor: Abortion

amandaplease50's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad fast-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

5.0

This was such an excellent book and story to read. Amazing debut from the author and makes me extremely interested in reading her second book. 

But please make sure you are mentally ready to read this book. While I would highly recommend it, it’s also a mentally taxing book to read. 

This book made me understand better how women in certain situations think that I definitely didn’t take into account ever. The dual POVs and changes from the 90s to 2000s was such a great way to read this story. There are so many books TikTok and social media has lead me to and I’m real glad for this one. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Abortion, Rape, and Violence

Moderate: Islamophobia, Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts

gracemuelle's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

wow just wow. this book had so many unexpected turns and kept me wanting more all the time. i loved the split pov and how we saw into the minds of 3 generations 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Murder, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Rape, and Physical abuse

Minor: Abortion, Suicidal thoughts, and Mental illness

paulea's review against another edition

challenging emotional 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Abortion

jessi_mares's review against another edition

dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Violence, and Physical abuse

Minor: Abortion and Mental illness

ladyinverse's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

I will definitely think about this book for a long time. probably the most harrowing novel I've read and the writing was absolutely captivating and gripping. 

I found myself cheering or yelling oh no at the characters as I read the deeper and deeper I got into this story.

Etaf Rum is certainly a new auto buy author for me. Her writing is elegant and captivating and her story telling transports you to the characters she's portraying.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Self harm, Physical abuse, Murder, Grief, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Sexual violence, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: War and Xenophobia

Minor: Abortion

bookiecharm's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Murder, Rape, Child death, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Abortion, Blood, and Car accident

readingwithgoose's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Rape, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Child death, Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Abortion, and Death of parent