Reviews tagging 'Torture'

The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter

20 reviews

cryptid_0's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Domestic abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, Murder, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Read through the trigger warnings carefully the book is very thought provoking and enjoyable to analyse but the triggering content is prevalent throughout.

birtelesemann's review against another edition

dark tense slow-paced

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

4.5

 Angela Carter ist großartig im beschreiben von Räumen, Kleidern, Gegenständen, Personen. Sie drückt sich sehr bildlich aus und dennoch bleibt genug Raum für die eigene Vorstellungskraft der lesenden Person, denn Carter findet genau die richtigen Worte, um eine gewisse Stimmung zu erzeugen, ohne zu konkrete Beschreibungen zu liefern. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Death, Gore, Rape, Sexual content, Torture, Blood, Excrement, and Murder

sanjana_the_book_station's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gore, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Stalking, and Murder

odrib's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Torture

Minor: Racial slurs, Racism, and Alcohol

genny's review against another edition

challenging dark slow-paced

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

4.5

I almost feel embarrassed trying to write a review for this, because Angela Carter's use of the English language goes so far beyond my own capabilities. Every word choice was so painstakingly precise, intentional...there is magic inherent in her careful sentence construction. These stories aren't feminist in the sense that they espouse "girl power", but there is heavy critique regarding objectification, what we consider acceptable behavior for women, reclaiming sexual freedom, and how even fellow women can partipicate in misogyny. I am not smart enough to decipher all that on my own, haha! I dissected the text as best as I could, then looked up how other people analyzed it. A lot of things certainly went over my head, but it was a fun challenge!

I read this very slowly - over the course of 2 months. I bet it would be fun to discuss in a class, too. My favorites were The Tiger's Bride and Erl-King. :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Torture

mme_carton's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Death of parent

poirot's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

1.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Animal cruelty

magdalenahrga's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Sexual content, and Torture

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Death of parent

birdbrainbooks's review against another edition

adventurous dark slow-paced

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

3.5

This collection was gifted to me, and I admit I know nothing about author Angela Carter. The writing itself is stunning, if a little verbose at times. The stories live well together, all gothic fantasy with familiar fairytale themes. While many didn’t grab me, I did love The Courtship of Mr. Lyon; The Lady of the House of Love; and The Werewolf. All in all an atmospheric collection that brings back the original darkness of fairytales.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Blood, Kidnapping, and Murder

freja's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Gore, and Murder

Moderate: Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Cannibalism

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Rape