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caseyreads998's review against another edition
the start of some interesting psychological/philosophical quandries but after having to read a certain (at the very least severely dated and out of polite speech, if not outright a slur) racial phrase repeatedly I had to look at the content warnings and wow I am not feeling this
Moderate: Racial slurs
codifyy's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.75
Before this book, I had struggled to finish any book that I was reading but I did finish this one. Although it was challenging and I found it difficult to understand at times, it made me think and reflect and it was a nice introductory book for me into existentialism. Some parts made me uncomfortable when I read them and even though that may have been the purpose, it still wasn't nice to read. It gave me a different perspective on existence but the ending was a little boring. However, I did like how it was slightly optimistic and didn't end in complete fatalistic despair. At the moment, I couldn't imagine myself reading it twice.Â
Moderate: Pedophilia and Self harm
Minor: Classism, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, and Blood
cami7's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-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
3.75
Graphic: Racial slurs
Moderate: Pedophilia
gabedon's review against another edition
dark
reflective
- 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
Moderate: Pedophilia and Racial slurs
feliz_in_a_bucket's review against another edition
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Racial slurs
Moderate: Body horror, Sexual harassment, and Child abuse
slimy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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
3.75
Yes, it is a pretentious story of a man who thinks he is the only existentialist alive, but it is the very best of French existentialism. This book is written in the form of journal entries from our deeply narcissistic and pathetic main character as he encounters and begins to see truth through spells of ânauseaâ, which are described kinda like an acid trip. In his writing, Sartrè makes us simultaneously hate and see truth in our main character.Â
Very depressing and dull in places. Thereâs like a 5 pages section where the main character just describes the lives of people in portraits heâs currently viewing. A few other sections too that just donât contribute to the story. But there are also lines and scenes and relationships that speak to the very common core of human existence.Â
Overall, there arenât themes of sexism/racism that interact with the story in a overt way, but the main character does use terms that were historically not considered offensive but today would be unacceptable. The development of Anny, the main characterâs ex-partner, whom he idolizes and fantasizes for most of the book, is resolved in the end in a way I found quite satisfying. He hasnât seen her in a while, and when they meet again in the end, she is an entirely different person than he has expected. She has lived a life, hasnât kept herself the same for him, and doesnât give in to his ideas about her. Go Anny.Â
Itâs less than 200 pages, but it took me over a month to read. Dense for sure. Not always what youâre in the mood to pick up.Â
Very depressing and dull in places. Thereâs like a 5 pages section where the main character just describes the lives of people in portraits heâs currently viewing. A few other sections too that just donât contribute to the story. But there are also lines and scenes and relationships that speak to the very common core of human existence.Â
Overall, there arenât themes of sexism/racism that interact with the story in a overt way, but the main character does use terms that were historically not considered offensive but today would be unacceptable. The development of Anny, the main characterâs ex-partner, whom he idolizes and fantasizes for most of the book, is resolved in the end in a way I found quite satisfying. He hasnât seen her in a while, and when they meet again in the end, she is an entirely different person than he has expected. She has lived a life, hasnât kept herself the same for him, and doesnât give in to his ideas about her. Go Anny.Â
Itâs less than 200 pages, but it took me over a month to read. Dense for sure. Not always what youâre in the mood to pick up.Â
Graphic: Racial slurs, Sexual harassment, and Suicidal thoughts
salmonbagel's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
2.25
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual content, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Suicidal thoughts
thepictureofemma's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
4.0
Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs
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