Reviews tagging 'Fatphobia'

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

33 reviews

knunderb's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

I love this book. It's suspenseful without being scary, and it really examines the complexity of relationships. I also very much enjoyed the narration. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, and Death

Minor: Car accident and Fatphobia

voldycat's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny fast-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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence and Rape

Moderate: Mental illness, Eating disorder, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Fatphobia

Minor: Abandonment

deebee223's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Body shaming, Murder, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Fatphobia, Eating disorder, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail

hbeighey's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Physical abuse, Body shaming, Toxic relationship, and Death

Moderate: Fatphobia and Infertility

pookiee's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

learned 500+ words & phrases

I have mixed feelings on how this portrays domestic abuse, rape, and their perpetrators. it’s annoying and disappointing, given that it’s integral to the story, that there is no acknowledgment by the text that what occurred was rape. rape was only seen as a possibility along with general sexual assault.

for a mainstream book with humorous tones, it does well overall, and I’m grateful. love the solidarity between women, especially Madeline and Jane’s friendship. I got emotional at many points.

« Je veux dire, un homme gros et moche peut quand même être drôle, sympa et brillant. Mais on dirait que, pour une femme, être grosse et moche, c’est le summum. Il n’y a pas plus honteux. (…) Nous vivons dans une société obsédée par la beauté, un monde qui considère que le plus important pour une femme, c’est de faire en sorte d’être séduisante pour les hommes. »

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Fatphobia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Eating disorder

Minor: Animal death, Mental illness, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy

ellilo's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny tense medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Fatphobia, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

spcandybars's review against another edition

emotional relaxing tense fast-paced

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

4.75

I honestly really love this book. I can’t put my finger on what keeps it from 5 stars other than maybe the fact that it’s a familiar story due to its impeccably faithful series adaptation. Even so, if I were to read the book prior to experiencing the show, I’m not sure it would have been a 5-star read for me. The writing is clear and succinct in a way despite the novel being so long. Empathy for the characters is built within such short, pointed passages and it all feels very true to life - moving quickly but still leaving impact on the lives lived. Madeline is delightful and a friend I think anyone would wish for and the ensemble cast beyond her are lovable in their own ways. I also felt a great deal more impact from the peak of the climax than I imagined I would having already known the outcome. These characters are a satirization but they still feel reminiscent of the types of people you know so that moment - seeing that change in demeanor - just had so much more grip than I imagined it would. 

It appears I have nothing to complain about so it’s unfortunate to say that despite this being such a fun read and I enjoyed my time, it doesn’t feel like a story I’ll return to. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Bullying and Rape

Minor: Fatphobia, Murder, and Eating disorder

redefiningrachel's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Violence, Toxic friendship, Death, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Cursing, Child abuse, Alcohol, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Fatphobia, Blood, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Body shaming, and Infidelity

Minor: Miscarriage and Addiction

jourdanicus's review against another edition

mysterious reflective slow-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? It's complicated

5.0

This was a slow build at first but I really connected with the characters and that drew me in and kept me until the end. The story is definitely character-driven and might not have as much there for folks who need heavier plot but for me, connecting with the characters kept me invested and I wanted to know what happened with each further clue. Moriarty has such a nuanced way of giving you hints to "whodunit" based on the characters' personalities and pasts. And even once I thought I'd guessed what happened, there were still not one but two twists at the end!

Overall a pleasantly surprising and satisfying backlist read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Sexual assault and Bullying

Minor: Death and Fatphobia

greatexpectations77's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

Everyone was right about this book - I totally devoured it. I wish I hadn't accidentally spoiled a plot point for myself, but it was still such an enjoyable read. What an interesting study of the many ways misogyny presents in everyday life from both men and women.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Classism, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Gaslighting, Grief, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Fatphobia, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Infidelity, Alcohol, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Mental illness

Minor: Child abuse, Car accident, Miscarriage, and Pedophilia