Reviews tagging 'Violence'

History of Violence by Édouard Louis

19 reviews

niicekid's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

Okay so it was a good read; beautifully written, somewhat tenacious at times (especially the beginning). It was very hard to get into. I didn't get why the sister told most of a story she hasn't even lived herself. I got that she told the story from her pov and bringing light to the childhood that shaped her brother his interaction with his environment en the relationship he has with himself, but tbh i didn't feel this. I also felt like the ending was kinda meh. And considering the topics covered in this book (which are horrendous) didn't make me cry whatsoever tells a lot too I guess. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Islamophobia, and Sexual harassment

juttis's review

challenging dark emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, and Violence

thewoodlandbookshelf's review

dark reflective tense fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Rape, Violence, and Medical content

frlzimt's review against another edition

challenging dark medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Violence

brianareads's review

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• 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

Graphic: Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence

Moderate: Racism

myrymayranen's review

challenging dark reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Violence

Minor: Homophobia and Racism

thesoftestcowboy's review against another edition

challenging dark tense slow-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence

Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Xenophobia

marionhelene's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual violence, and Violence

bodiesinbooks's review

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• 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: Cursing, Drug use, Gun violence, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, and Vomit