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sheiksleopardthong's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual assault, Xenophobia, and Vomit
minayana's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Also, this is where we start to get less and less Geralt and more of Ciri.
I know a lot of people do not like this series due to the misogyny. I will say, the misogyny is pretty often in this one, and probably is the worst of the series so far. There’s a lot of men calling women slurs and a lot of references to men wanting to rape women. These moments are uncomfortable, but i think it’s important to note that they are supposed to be. The author is not making jokes about these things or using them for shock value. That being said, totally understandable if you aren’t comfortable reading it!
Although there are so many powerful female characters in this series, a lot of what they talk about involve men or bitching about other women (except Ciri, who is a more masculine female and therefore “less bitchy”)
I feel the author tries to start conversations about a lot of stereotypical gender based tropes in fantasy such as female virginity, female fertility, female bodily anatomy, prophecy of a prince, legitimate male bloodline, ect. Does it always hit the mark? Not always, but I feel there is intention to the reasoning behind these themes in the book.
Important warning: there is a sexual assault scene at the end of the book. It is not graphic or speaking about the physical action. It is about the confusing feelings of the character that is being assaulted. It is halfway through page 378 through the end of page 380 if you want to skip.
Graphic: Misogyny and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault
thenoboshow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Trafficking, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
mcmeiss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Genocide, Gore, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and War
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Cursing, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Kidnapping, and Alcohol
Minor: Slavery, Toxic relationship, Excrement, Vomit, and Toxic friendship
meganeorcx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, and Sexual assault
readbyella_'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
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Sexual content
moosethemoose's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Minor: Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, and War
elizabeth_lepore's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Rape, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Suicide
Minor: War
franthebooknerd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: War
Minor: Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
lynnloveshobi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Rape, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Kidnapping, Stalking, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, War, and Classism