Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

955 reviews

any_direction's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Torture, Violence, Murder, and War

Moderate: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, and Colonisation

kyletav's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, and War

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Minor: Homophobia

nettybear5's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Police brutality, Gaslighting, Abandonment, War, and Classism

mcmolls's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Violence, Murder, War, and Classism

lulaabees's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

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

4.5

one of the best things i've read this year. was not bored or disappointed by a single chapter in there (though the first chapter could've been better because it felt a little contrived). wish that yizhi got more developed because he still feels like a mystery in comparison to the two other leads, but i'm sure that xjz will address this in heavenly tyrant, which i'm eagerly anticipating.
zetian is the main draw of the book to me. she is such a cool character. she feels alive. i also love while, even though she sets herself apart, it's clearly said in the book that she is far from the only woman with a thirst for rebellion and vengeance. she's not "special" like that (would've been kind of the potential pitfall of having a mc like this), but she's amazing.
my only criticism of this book is really that the feminist commentary felt a little too on the nose sometimes, but since the barbie movie seemed revolutionary to a lot of people, that's probably just me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Violence

Moderate: Gore and Sexual assault

hello_lovely13's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective tense fast-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Misogyny, and Violence

Moderate: Death, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Torture

Minor: Racism, Rape, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

spunlines's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring tense fast-paced

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

5.0

blown away by this. it’s (gender)queer evangelion meets hunger games, with a hint of warbreaker/stormlight. all fueled by feminine rage. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Violence

Moderate: War

Minor: Sexual assault

cheese_11's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Violence, and War

gondorgirl's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

nikkimouse_16's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, and War

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Torture