The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
paperbacksandvinyl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The Bandit Queens follows a group of women as they navigate life under the patriarchy of their small village. Geeta is our main character and the story opens with her choosing a life of isolation after her abusive husband has left her. As the story evolves, we see these tumultuous but beautiful between these women become their lifeline.
I would highly suggest checking trigger warnings before reading this book. Violence and assault are vividly described on page, and there is a significant amount of fatphobia scattered throughout the entire book. That said, I think it was very well written and and extremely captivating story. More than that, it’s a story that should be heard, and I appreciate the care the author took in researching the inspiration of the story.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Murder, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Addiction, Body shaming, Classism, and Death
Moderate: Pedophilia
angela005's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, Alcoholism, Sexism, Misogyny, Classism, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Infertility, Gaslighting, Violence, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Pedophilia, Miscarriage, and Gun violence
tessadebs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Classism, Rape, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Animal cruelty
parisfba09's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Classism, and Gun violence
objectively a really heavy book content warning wise - stressful at times but made lighter by the authors tone and the humor of the characters interactions - plus a very triumphant endingjust_one_more_paige's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Classism, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Sexism, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, and Misogyny
Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Animal cruelty, Addiction, Gun violence, Fatphobia, and Infidelity
Minor: Police brutality
oliviantoinette's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual harassment, Classism, Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Fatphobia
jtpgdavey's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Body shaming, Child abuse, Cursing, Rape, Sexism, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Classism
Moderate: Terminal illness, Addiction, Animal cruelty, Grief, Miscarriage, Bullying, and Gun violence
kirstinlwx's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Physical abuse, Racism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Blood, Gun violence, Infertility, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Classism, Body shaming, and Cursing
apple_atcha_reading's review
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape, Animal cruelty, Classism, and Sexual assault
sarahbethhh's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Murder, Rape, Classism, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, and Islamophobia