Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood

6 reviews

lilybarna's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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

4.0

This book takes focus to finish but I found it very worth it!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

amsswim's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective slow-paced

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

3.75

I really liked this but boy it was slow. I'd recommend if you are into historical fiction, but this also crosses directly into true crime. Margret Atwood clearly did her research and really brought this story to life. Glad I was finally able to finish it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Miscarriage, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, Abandonment, and Deportation

mx_mistoffolees's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual violence

heyjessa's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

5.0

Masterful and inventive reimagining of a true story. Leaves one wondering. Is Grace guilty or innocent? Is her amnesia genuine?Is she in cahoots with the various men in her life or is she truly as innocent as she pretends to be?Does she actually suffer from intense mental health struggles or is she a superb actress, liar, and manipulator? All of the above? We're sort of left without real answers, which I don't always love, but in this case it's wonderful food for thought. Margaret Atwood is brilliant.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual violence

lilymouse's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad 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

4.25

Great narrative, gripping, and beautiful in its own way.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Sexual violence

Moderate: Sexual assault

theinfinitebookcase's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Terminal illness, and Death of parent

Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Abortion