Reviews tagging 'Rape'

Poştaşul sună întotdeauna de două ori by Alexandrina Novaru, James M. Cain

2 reviews

e_r_q's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

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

1.5

The Postman Always Rings Twice is famous for being "scandalous". However its famed violence is laughably juvenile, and its "iconic" eroticism is clunky and awkward. Even worse, the writing is bland, the characters are poorly written and dislikeable, and in the end, the actual plot feels really inconsequential. Also, the crude objectification of its female characters makes it evidently clear that this novella was written by a man.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Car accident, and Murder

Minor: Rape and Sexual assault

gillian_aftanas's review against another edition

challenging dark sad 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Blood, Car accident, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent