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spideog's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It's deeply flawed and very of it's time but there is so much that reflects back the present. The feminism is outdated and yet still we can find so much that is still relevant, battles we're still fighting. The characters' relationships with communism are interesting both from a historical perspective and also in how much can still describe leftist groups today.
I think I'm going to miss having this book to read.
Moderate: Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Sexual content, War, and Classism
tree_branch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Gaslighting
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Cursing, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Colonisation, and War
waybeyondblue's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Incest, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Colonisation, and War
despicabledisa's review
- 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? Yes
5.0
This book is one of the most challenging and difficult books I have ever had the pleasure to read. Truly a book where you have to think while reading. Am I following this? Is she talking about herself or one of her fictional characters? Both? Devastating in some parts but never forgettable or unnecessary. Many people would probably dislike this book very much and for reasons that are both understandable and true, however, I really, really liked it. As well as a fantastic exploration into sex and family dynamics The Golden Notebook is a incredible snapshot of an era. The exploration of communism was insane! So nuanced! It felt incredibly personal and of its era yet relevant to me and my own political identity today. (Communism is maybe the ideology with the most complicated history and this is a beautiful exploration of that.)
So no, this is not only for middle-aged women but also, apparently, for 18 year old girls :)
Graphic: Self harm
Moderate: Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, War, and Injury/Injury detail