Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

Платье королевы by Jennifer Robson

4 reviews

knotyourcup0ftea's review against another edition

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I enjoyed this book right up to the moment the author vividly described a sexual assault. It was jarring and, having been on a bit of a historical fiction kick at the time, I read it around the same time I read two similar length books involving sexual violence perpetrated during WW2 that were able to be just as compelling in conveying the experience while being much more sensitive in the actual description.
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hannah_lou's review against another edition

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

3.75

This was a relaxing, enjoyable read. I participated in a “blind date with a book” and the librarian picked this out for me, knowing I love historical fiction and had recently enjoyed By Her Design. 
This one wasn’t quite as rich a story, but I still enjoyed It nonetheless. 
Some of the love stories seemed forced and unnecessary and the
rape scene
took me quite by surprise. 
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katerinalucykjones89's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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maryannc's review against another edition

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emotional informative inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

5.0

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