Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende

4 reviews

nrcummings's review against another edition

Problematic writing and just isn’t as I hoped. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexual assault, Trafficking, and Kidnapping

Moderate: War

Minor: Confinement

jinmichae's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

I just really enjoyed this book.

It was satisfying to keep reading to find all the pieces and how they fit together throughout the narrative, and to learn more about the characters. I liked the different expressions of love and friendship, the hint of something that lasts beyond death, and the exploration of what it means to grow old.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Terminal illness, Xenophobia, Trafficking, and War

Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Genocide, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Rape, Antisemitism, Dementia, Grief, Stalking, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Minor: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Vomit, Islamophobia, Car accident, Alcohol, and Deportation

bookishplantmom's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

This was absolutely beautifully written. The story is multilayered and intricately woven. I learned a lot and found myself attached to the characters in all of their imperfections. Some parts of this were very hard to read because the author was unflinching in showing how people hurt each other and how violent the world can be. There were also very tender passages which showed the depths of love we can experience with each other when we choose to. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, and Xenophobia

Minor: Homophobia

alexism26's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-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

This book is an amazing translation, it always astonishes me when a translator is able to work the text into something that is as beautifully written as in the original language. This book is a study of love and what it is to truly be loved by the ones around us.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Forced institutionalization

This book deals with these themes in a way that would be appropriate for young adults. It explains and helps the reader understand the characters traumas in a way that is palpable as well as helpful.