Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay by Elena Ferrante

18 reviews

jillaay_h's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, and Sexual assault

marcia_94's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

Muito bom. Uma leitura cativante. Gostei da evolução das personagens e de como o passado tem influência nas suas vidas. Este terceiro livro fala mais em concreto sobre a importância da educação e se é assim tão importante para se ser feliz e ter uma vida plena e com sentido. 
Fez-me também gostar mais de Elena como personagem.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Murder

maireadalice's review against another edition

4.0

Elena girly what are you doing?

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

Minor: Homophobia and Transphobia

libbyhb's review

emotional reflective tense

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

5.0

God, this one was stressful! I loved the tangents into Lila's life at the sausage factory and with Enzo, and how that contrasted with Elena's life in more wealthy, intellectual circles writing about things Lila was actually experiencing. All the shit with Nino and Pietro was incredibly frustrating, but I still liked Elena struggling with her feelings and what to do with herself. This was potentially my least favorite of the Neopolitan novels, but even that's not saying much, since it was still perfectly written and a beautiful read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity and Pregnancy

Moderate: Homophobia and Sexual assault

culown's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Sexual violence, Violence, and Suicide attempt

cassreading's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective

• 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

5.0

I just love these novels so much. They're unputdownable and deeply moving, and the characters make me want to bang my head against the wall in the best possible way. The writing and the translation are works of art. I'll definitely reread in the future.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment

Moderate: Sexual assault

tetedump's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Murder

annafdavis's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, and Sexual harassment