Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'
The Diamond Age: or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer by Neal Stephenson
4 reviews
casim's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A masterfully crafted and thoughtful read, combining fairy-tale wonder with counterculture nanopunk
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Cultural appropriation, Cursing, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
soulofaqua's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Colonisation, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Rape, War, Violence, Sexism, Addiction, Antisemitism, and Classism
Minor: Excrement
zone_a3's review against another edition
challenging
informative
mysterious
slow-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Child abuse
Moderate: Physical abuse, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Rape, Torture, Adult/minor relationship, and Pedophilia
janel's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
I really disliked this book. It's social Darwinism dressed up in nanotechnology.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Misogyny, Rape, and Racism
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