Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

The End of Eddy: A Novel by Édouard Louis

6 reviews

lianamcc's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective tense slow-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Violence

canb's review against another edition

sad 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? It's complicated

2.0

Mitigée. Plutôt déçue même. J’en attendais beaucoup, au vu des critiques du livre qui le trouvent « poignant » et « dur mais nécessaire ». Mais je pense que ce qui caractérise le mieux mon avis c’est que j’ai plus d’empathie pour le père que pour Eddy. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, and Classism

cecereads__'s review against another edition

4.0

This is autobiographical fiction. Set in France. 
There were parts that were hard to read as the reality of class and family dysfunction sets the scene for narrow-mindedness and being more concerned with being “normal” than being curious about and loving your child. It feels like there’s a long way to go for self-acceptance along with the heartbreaking realisation that acceptance from the family (due to societal expectations/perceived standards) will not happen. It scratches the surface of class issues and lack of resources, i.e. opportunities and education, to show and embrace inclusivity. It’s well worth a read imo.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Islamophobia, Outing, Colonisation, and Classism

skyeuqx's review against another edition

dark reflective tense slow-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Outing, and Classism

bernard_black's review against another edition

challenging dark sad fast-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Xenophobia

crlnvrvlt's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Eating disorder