Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

Case Study by Graeme Macrae Burnet

4 reviews

sophnic's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective tense 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

3.5

This book was definitely a page-turner for me but it has it’s quirks. The blend of fiction and real(?) accounts is interesting, but since the journals are from the 1960s some of the language and ideas are hard to read and get behind (i.e., some homophobic remarks and anti-feminist stuff etc.). I did enjoy having the journal chapters between chapters about Collins Braithwaite, it was a nice break from the journals. The themes of self, identity, and deception made me stop and think at times.  Overall interesting and engaging read but sometimes rough. Probably wouldn’t read again. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Sexism and Toxic relationship

Minor: Homophobia

giuliawanders's review against another edition

mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.5

I personally really enjoyed it and I really wanted to keep reading. I liked how the narration of the stories of the two characters are intertwined. I would’ve liked to know  what Rebecca ends up doing afterwards but I imagine that leaving us guessing is part of the charm of the book. 

Also, the book left me wondering if it was a true story until the end. Like, so many references to real people and places!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Alcohol

Minor: Infidelity, Sexism, and Sexual content

queerloras's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.75

This was described as funny. I'm not sure where the humour came in, but I didn't "get it" in his last book either and still enjoyed it so [shrug emoji]

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism

alisonannk's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol, and Classism

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment