Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera

6 reviews

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

lizardcha's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark inspiring reflective sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and War

Moderate: Cancer

peicong_47's review against another edition

informative reflective slow-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

0.5

This book really put me through a reading slump, I found it so hard to identify with the characters and I disagreed with everything the protagonists are saying. The way they viewed their relationship, companionship and having affairs, etc. There were times that I am so furious, frustrated and disgusted with the character. I am disappointed in myself for finishing it.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Toxic relationship and Gaslighting

serenarg's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective tense slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

gracewiley's review against another edition

inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Sexism, Death of parent, and Gaslighting