Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

הנסיכה הקסומה by William Goldman

15 reviews

torgotorgo's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism

Minor: Racism

denisa13's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

1.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Sexism, Racism, Body shaming, and Misogyny

anion's review against another edition

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Torture

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Fatphobia, Pregnancy, and Animal death

lhyriel's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted tense fast-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexism, Sexual content, and Fatphobia

tak_everlasting's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence

abbyluvsfrogs444's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring tense medium-paced

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

3.0

This would've been better without all of Goldman's stupid interruptions.

Spoiler

Obviously this is a fictional story and S. Morgenstern did not exist.

I had a very hard time enjoying this book when Goldman kept interrupting himself to add some useless fact or tell a story about his childhood. I skipped the first 42 pages cause he just rambles on. I just wanted the story of Buttercup and Westley. I don't care if you think he was a genius for how he writes this, I found it insufferable. I would've rated it two stars but I did like the story (minus Goldman being annoying). 

Bottom line: THE MOVIE IS BETTER!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Torture, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Gore, Kidnapping, and Misogyny

Moderate: Body shaming, Classism, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Sexism, Suicide attempt, Alcoholism, Fatphobia, and Grief

gerose04's review against another edition

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.5

I loved the writing style of this book, but I absolutely hated how sexist Buttercup was portrayed. She was barely a character and only existed to compliment Westley or be obsessed with Westley. She had no skills. Buttercup’s Baby was also so unnecessary and I could have gone without it. This book added nothing that the movie didn’t already have. Also, the judgment against the narrator’s son’s weight was really not enjoyable to read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia and Sexism

marleens's review against another edition

DNF at 13%. I don’t know why people love this book. So far I have only been annoyed and angry at the main character who is a cheating fatshaming asshole. And there has been nothing intriguing about the storyline so far either. Now, I suspect that the story within the story will probably be more fun, but I have no wish to endure more of Mr Goldman to get to find out.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Sexism, and Body shaming

kerttuli's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Torture, Body shaming, Violence, and Fatphobia

Moderate: Alcoholism, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Animal death, Animal cruelty, and Sexism

Minor: Toxic relationship and Death

reducedsodium's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

1.25

You lose nothing just from watching the movie. I find it much better, as you lose the annoying input of the author. It is outdated and parts are hard to stomach due to feeling distinctly sexist or racist. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racial slurs and Sexism