Reviews tagging 'Medical content'

The Charioteer by Mary Renault

3 reviews

dubious_little_creature's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Medical content and Injury/Injury detail

btrz7's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Animal death, Drug use, Homophobia, Infidelity, Self harm, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail

anitaxlit's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

Where do I even start? The Charioteer is delicate, emotional, nuanced and insightful. Each exchange between characters is charged with hidden meanings and sexual/romantic tension, and I feel like I've read the book twice already with how much I had to go back to read a conversation a second, third or even fourth time.

I identified so much with Laurie throughout the story. I particularly enjoyed his views on the gay community in the 40s, many of which I found applicable to the lgbt community today.

With him, I slowly fell in love with Andrew and his innocence, the purity of his affection. And still, I couldn't write off Ralph, who feels inevitable from the start.

I don't want to let go of these characters. I suspect I'll carry them with me for a long time.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Self harm and Suicide

Minor: Medical content