Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay by Elena Ferrante

15 reviews

cookie_khumalo's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Domestic abuse, and Violence

dafni's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Death, Classism, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Toxic friendship

yumaa's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual assault, Murder, and Violence

Minor: Suicide attempt

lindseyhall44's review

emotional reflective slow-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

5.0

This is probably my least favorite of the Neapolitan novels, but was still phenomenal! Elena is such a complex and fleshed out character, and I will be sad to see her and Lila go in the final installment!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Infidelity, Violence, Toxic relationship, Death, Blood, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

anahisa's review

challenging dark emotional reflective tense slow-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

3.75

Ahhhh the power of Elena Ferrante!!!!!!

Great addition to the series. I could never have imagined these girls making the moves they’re making. Expect the unexpected, babes!!! 

As always, fantastic discussions concerning womanhood and awakening and independence. Our two main characters remain captivating figures to follow, and I may never tire of being in their heads, actually!!! 

Last book up next, im terrified 🤠

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death and Violence

hollsbookshelf's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence

radfordmanor's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gaslighting, Sexual content, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Classism, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Violence, Death, Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Sexism

vgp's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.0

La historia es poderosa, pero la traducción al español deja bastante que desear. El uso de los tiempos verbales es incorrecto en varios pasjes y se usan expresiones desfasadas o desubicadas. 

La mayor parte de este libro está dominad por el malestar que lega a asco o a mala gana en muchos casos; con un transfondo político y social tumultuoso.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

issyd23's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

So many twists and turns in the book - Lénu deserved so much better!!!!! 5⭐️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Racism, Violence, Sexism, War, Suicide, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, and Toxic friendship

marcia_94's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative inspiring reflective sad fast-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

4.0

Muito bom. Uma leitura cativante. Gostei da evolução das personagens e de como o passado tem influência nas suas vidas. Este terceiro livro fala mais em concreto sobre a importância da educação e se é assim tão importante para se ser feliz e ter uma vida plena e com sentido. 
Fez-me também gostar mais de Elena como personagem.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Violence