Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Miss Lonelyhearts by Nathanael West

1 review

diecryread's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

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

1.5

Horrible man is sad during Great Depression and takes it out on women. It’s well written but I don’t understand why it’s considered some great book. His thoughts on spiritual aren’t even all that profound. The horrible misogyny throughout this book really ruined it for me. West made it very clear how he feels about women. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Homophobia, Bullying, Body shaming, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Racism, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Rape