caedocyon's review against another edition
1.0
This book is hella traumatic. I had to put it down for a moment several times. Not really what I thought I was getting into. I only finished it because it seemed like I needed the context in order to read the next book.
It's interesting as a primer in how homophobia can make gay people destroy themselves without straight people having to lift a finger. (Domestic violence, alcoholism, self-hatred... what fun!)
Mostly, though, Laura is too stupid to believe.
It's interesting as a primer in how homophobia can make gay people destroy themselves without straight people having to lift a finger. (Domestic violence, alcoholism, self-hatred... what fun!)
Mostly, though, Laura is too stupid to believe.
juniperviolet_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
laura_sonja's review against another edition
3.0
“Isn’t that touching... You have a desirable woman walloping herself and bisecting dachshunds out of love for you. It must do wonders for your ego.”
annaavian's review against another edition
1.0
This one was the hardest to go through out of the Beebo Brinker books. I haven’t read about a more miserable and twisted relationship in a long time. So much self-hatred, homophobia, racism and domestic violence make up for a heavy and not very enjoyable read.
mags_2's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
amity's review against another edition
1.0
1 star only because i laughed like twice and because it’s from the past
emilyofthegreenwood's review against another edition
2.0
What a long uncomfortable read. Finally over. My full review can be found at the Lesbrary: http://lesbrary.com/2019/12/05/emily-joy-reviews-women-in-the-shadows-by-ann-bannon/
j_picsacat's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
El tercer libro de las #beebobrinkerchronicles . UN DRAMÓN. Trigger Warnings pa’tol mundo, pero como dice la autora, fue ese momento pre-stonewall en el que el gobierno convirtió al colectivo lgbtq en un blanco fácil para absolutamente todos los estratos de la sociedad. Lo recomiendo si estás recorriendo la saga y quieres saber qué les pasa a las protas de las historias. También si te apetece indagar un poco sobre cómo vivían nuestras elder queers antes de los movimientos de lucha por la liberación lgbtq y antirracistas. Le doy: una ciudad por la noche 🌃 y dos arcoíris 🌈🌈
heartlivi's review
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
Minor: Stalking