Reviews tagging 'Transphobia'

Mr. Loverman, by Bernardine Evaristo

6 reviews

novella42's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Mental illness, Ableism, Domestic abuse, Transphobia, Alcohol, Child abuse, and Eating disorder

Moderate: Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, and Classism

Minor: Dementia

noahsingh's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

4.0

I really liked this book but tbh I think its quite fucked that the only bigoted view expressed in this book that isn't questioned/critisized by the narrative/other characters is transphobia

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia

Moderate: Racism, Colonisation, and Racial slurs

Minor: Slavery and Transphobia

caelysium's review against another edition

funny reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Hate crime, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Racism, and Transphobia

Minor: Mental illness, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts

alayamorning's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Homophobia, Death, and Infidelity

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Racism, Misogyny, Miscarriage, and Sexual content

Minor: Transphobia

peachani's review against another edition

challenging medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Outing, Religious bigotry, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Lesbophobia, Physical abuse, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Death of parent, Self harm, and Transphobia

jennikreads's review against another edition

emotional funny tense

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Infidelity, and Homophobia

Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Transphobia, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Hate crime, and Domestic abuse