Reviews with content warning for Misogyny - The Duke and I

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The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

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drinksomewater's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.5

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phillyhufflepunk's review against another edition

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dark lighthearted reflective fast-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

2.75

My problems with the book are the lack of stakes within Daphne's search for a husband which makes their whole plan kind of pointless, the Duke's entire personality in Chapter 17, the lack of any real fallout from the event in Chapter 18, and the lack of a presence of other characters in their lives.

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racheleanne06's review against another edition

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challenging emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

I feel very conflicted about this book. I enjoyed the first half a lot, the Bridgerton family are vibrant and interesting. And I really liked the relationship that formed between Daphne and Simon.

But I found the second half of the book toxic, I knew what to expect after seeing the TV show but it was no less easier to experience. I understand this is a historical romance and times were different but I just wish their actions had had more consequences rather than just being brushed under a rug…

I am still looking forward to reading the rest of the series though, especially since I enjoyed season two of the TV show a lot more than I did season one (and I am hoping this is the same for the book too!)

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annamarie98's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

1.0

I guess it’s a mediocre romantic book and a good premise but there is some toxic relationship stuff and just overall creepy and abusive shit in there that I had a hard time looking past. Also if I have to read “buttocks” one more time I might lose it. Not to mention her comments have really ruined a lot of this for me and it’s just not ok. I’m reading the second one for a friend but it might be the last I ever read of her

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dakotab219's review against another edition

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Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.0

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marippe's review against another edition

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2.0

I mean, it was ok-kinda bad.
Everything I liked about the show was something that the show did.
That scene felt worse in the book.
It ain't aged the best. I know the time period it's based on was very misogynistic but it didn't feel that self aware

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