Reviews tagging 'Body shaming'

The Witches of Eastwick by John Updike

2 reviews

emeraldjulep's review against another edition

I am just so glad Updike and the other ‘Johns’ (they are all John) are no longer held as a shining example of who to read and how to write. Middle age male authors of 1970ish with no clue about real women.   

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming and Misogyny

decembermagpie's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity, Hate crime, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Death, Cursing, Gaslighting, Animal death, Cancer, Murder, Terminal illness, Blood, and Toxic friendship