Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera

8 reviews

vifi39's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault

milaniezh'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, and War

Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, and Sexual assault

Minor: Animal death

danielleboldry's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

meticulously crafted characters and an interwoven story based on different ideas of the human condition, laced with political examination.

kundera’s use of seemingly random anecdotes help you to understand our characters’ psyches on such a deep level, and give light to a range of fascinating philosophies of life. 

the writing is sickeningly poetic - i was underlining on almost every page. using karenin as a thread throughout the book, and to end the story with a section dedicated to him really tugged on my heartstrings. safe to say i ADORE this book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder

navayiota's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

4.0

Not an enjoyable book, but certainly one that has a lot to say. I want to read an analysis of it, because I feel like I have no idea what it was truly about. Very thought provoking though, in many ways... 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Abandonment, and War

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Cancer, Sexual assault, Excrement, Car accident, and Alcohol

raeviews's review against another edition

reflective 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

4.25

Kundera's writing is so engaging and he is very skilled at weaving together ideas. He was also successful in his blending of philosophical musings and plot. My main gripe with this book is the messaging around gender. Also, he was very ambitious with the sheer amount of ideas he touched upon in this book, and some of them I felt weren't fully developed. I was interested the insight he provided into living through the aftermath of the Prague Spring. Kind of wish there was more about Prague in the book. Overall, though, I found this book to be really enjoyable. Had lots of interesting insights about romantic relationships, family, and politics, and a great narrative voice. There are some scenes in this book that I will definitely remember for a long time.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Infidelity, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Sexism, Police brutality, Abandonment, and War

vasi83177's review against another edition

absolute garbage book. the word "unbearable" accurately describes this book. sexist narrator. sexist characters. you could feel the hatred towards women in the way that they were portrayed. especially compared to male characters, which were depicted in neutral tone of voice. disgusting scenes. LOTS of gaslighting, mental and sexual abuse, lack of consent etc.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Emotional abuse

softgirlari's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

VERY dark book, not for those who have relationship struggles 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Dysphoria

edytaworyna's review against another edition

challenging reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Infidelity, Sexual assault, and Sexual content