Reviews tagging 'Misogyny'

El viento conoce mi nombre by Isabel Allende, Isabel Allende

5 reviews

rei_reads's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism and Genocide

Moderate: Misogyny, Murder, Death of parent, Pandemic/Epidemic, Xenophobia, Sexual violence, Child abuse, and Pedophilia

Minor: Car accident, Terminal illness, and Child death

kathyovalle01's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Pandemic/Epidemic, Death, War, Murder, Genocide, Deportation, Child death, Violence, Misogyny, and Antisemitism

soupqueen's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.25

Isabel tells more than shows, but the characters are engaging and the story is heart-wrenching. Could be a quick read if you wanted, or you can sit with it for a while.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Trafficking, Antisemitism, Death of parent, Murder, Violence, Grief, Rape, Stalking, Death, Genocide, Pandemic/Epidemic, Pedophilia, and War

Minor: Deportation

amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Misogyny, Murder, Deportation, Genocide, Gun violence, Sexism, Xenophobia, Pandemic/Epidemic, War, Grief, Bullying, Classism, Abandonment, Antisemitism, Confinement, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Racism, Religious bigotry, Colonisation, Death, and Death of parent

Moderate: Pedophilia, Rape, Child death, Child abuse, and Stalking

Minor: Vomit

mhinnen's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional informative sad medium-paced

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

4.0

I love how Isabelle Allende writes. It’s nearly impossible for me to read through her books quickly because I want to soak in every sentence. When I received approval for an ARC of “the wind knows my name” I couldn’t wait to set aside time to sit and read. 

The story tells of the experiences of several families from different eras who have migrated to flee war and other violence (some of which has been fueled by the US government). The trauma of the past is compounded by the trauma of the migration journey. 

Children and parents are pulled apart. And thanks to social workers and others with big hearts like Selena, who cannot bear the cruelty, reconciliation is possible as well as appropriate legal representation.  

I appreciate how Allende blends some of the storylines together. She reflects the reality that while the endings are not always happy, because of basic human kindness, people can experience the fullness of relationships even when unexpected. 

Good book! 

#TheWindKnowsMyName
#Netgalley

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault, Violence, War, Child abuse, and Misogyny