Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole

2 reviews

anotherbooklady's review against another edition

funny slow-paced

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

1.0

There’s nothing new I can say that hasn’t already been said as someone who disliked this book, while understanding that there are those who love this book.

I read it.
I didn’t like it.
The end.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Xenophobia, and Gaslighting

Minor: Rape, Forced institutionalization, and Death of parent

lucinotlucy's review against another edition

funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Classism