Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Bastarda Istanbulului by Elif Shafak

4 reviews

theanxiousbookworm's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.0

I enjoyed most if the book, but the ending, starting with the reveal of Asya's father ruined the story for me 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Sexism, Incest, Genocide, and Racism

lagaialettrice's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Incest

Moderate: Genocide, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Deportation, Suicide attempt, Domestic abuse, and Racism

kaneebli's review against another edition

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Incest, Racism, and Xenophobia

emilybergonzi's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

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

3.5

Decent read, not a lot of character development and some weird plot points that don’t really add to the story here and there. But the writing is good overall.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Racism, and Genocide