Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

The Clan of the Cave Bear, by Jean M. Auel

13 reviews

gdevlin's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

3.0

This book was a tricky one. The general world building was great and the concept was really interesting. I loved the detailed descriptions of how the people use nature to survive. 
However, the writing is very slow and at times is far too descriptive. I found myself skimming sections describing things I felt just didn’t matter. 
Also, the rape scenes are completely unnecessary. It followed the typical fantasy trope of rape being a plot device and providing character growth for a woman which I hate. It was incredibly graphic. The behaviour of the clan clearly showed Ayla’s alienation, the raping wasn’t necessary to add on top. It added nothing to the story. I think it’s meant to provide some kind of sexual awakening when she meets Jondalar in the second book and realises that sex is good. But that would be achieved anyway because it could have been ‘no one wanted me and no someone does’. 
I also hate that she stops being effected by being literally raped just because she knows she has a child and is happy about it. Really sick 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, and Sexism

tipsysmudgeheidi's review against another edition

adventurous challenging informative 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? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Rape, Cannibalism, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

readrabbitread's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, Physical abuse, Sexism, Animal death, Death, Death of parent, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

stinkycheeseboy's review against another edition

adventurous challenging informative reflective slow-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Rape, Pregnancy, Infertility, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Miscarriage, Animal death, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

mnhayes's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative slow-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence

alyssasaurus's review against another edition

dark slow-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, Death, Death of parent, Animal death, Child death, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Classism, Ableism, Sexism, Sexual violence, Abortion, Racism, and Violence

francestea's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional slow-paced

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

2.0

This was a slog. I had been told there would be some spicy scenes but those must be in the later books; absolutely zero fun, sexy, cave times for our heroine. The book is compelling and readable but it’s just far too long and overly descriptive. Neat premise, but this wasn’t for me. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Minor: Terminal illness, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage

short_circuit's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

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

4.0

i really, really liked this book! following the life of ayla as she grows up amongst the clan was quite an experience. the way this is written is interesting; the characters aren’t as advanced mentally as you or i, but the way the author has written them makes us able to understand most of what they’re saying. please heed the content warnings though, they’re there for a good reason. i look forward to reading the next book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Child death, Death, and Rape

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Xenophobia

jmoi's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative mysterious sad slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abortion, Ableism, Violence, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Animal death, Blood, Cannibalism, Sexual assault, Sexism, Xenophobia, Animal cruelty, and Bullying

Minor: Grief, Incest, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Infertility, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Racism

sarah_ann_roth's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Rape, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Misogyny