Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Yo que nunca supe de los hombres by Jacqueline Harpman

19 reviews

itsybitsygingie's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad 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

4.5

This was an incredibly difficult yet beautiful book to read. It brought forth some incredibly difficult feelings concerning being human and the role of womanhood within society. My one slight of the book was the sheer amount of anti-female sentiments from the main character. Her one consistent thought throughout the book was that she was better because she wasn’t constrained by the supposedly womanly traits of the other characters, and I didn’t see as much growth as I would liked concerning this position. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic

imaggienary's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark reflective sad 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Gaslighting

juli161's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Murder, Abandonment, and Alcohol

annaavian's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

"I Who Have Never Known Men" by Jacqueline Harpman is a haunting and mesmerizing novel that captivates readers with its unique blend of bleakness and beauty. This thought-provoking story drew me in from the very beginning and held me captive until the very last page. The author's masterful storytelling and compelling prose make this book unlike any other I have read.

Harpman skillfully weaves a narrative that delves into themes of isolation, identity, and the resilience of the human spirit. The way she captures the struggles and hopes of the characters in a stark and mysterious setting is both haunting and beautiful. The novel's ambiance and depth make it a truly distinct reading experience.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Suicide, and Torture

Minor: Cancer

sldccc's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Abandonment

beatingaroundthebooks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Infertility, Physical abuse, Suicide, Terminal illness, Blood, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Dementia, Grief, Abandonment, and Deportation

jkull_10's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Physical abuse, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Grief, Medical trauma, Abandonment, and Pandemic/Epidemic

nialiversuch's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

Minor: Body horror, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual content, and Dementia

thedisabledreader's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicide, Dementia, and Grief