Reviews tagging 'Sexual harassment'

Where the Wild Ladies Are by Aoko Matsuda

6 reviews

alexandryareads's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Death

Moderate: Sexual harassment

Minor: Toxic relationship and Suicide

jayisreading's review against another edition

funny mysterious reflective medium-paced

3.0

This is an interconnected short story collection that puts a feminist spin on different Japanese folktales and ghost stories. Revolving almost completely around women, Matsuda takes a deep dive to question how women are perceived and upheld to particular standards in Japanese society, often using wit and humor. I do think that this collection will be far more enjoyable for those who are already familiar with the original stories. Even with the brief explanations provided though, I still felt fairly disconnected from (and, thus, not entirely engaged with) most of these stories because I couldn't entirely follow the references being made.

Overall, a quirky collection to read, though a bit hard to work with if you're not familiar with the original material.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Death, Body shaming, and Suicide

Minor: Sexual harassment and Rape

leannanecdote's review against another edition

funny mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Animal death, Bullying, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Grief, Classism, Death of parent, Body shaming, Child death, Chronic illness, and Injury/Injury detail

efride's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual harassment and Murder

bexi's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A

3.75

Weirdly delightful. Would recommend.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Sexism, Death, and Misogyny

Minor: Ableism, Child death, Murder, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, Cursing, Infidelity, and Rape

lena_taco's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

This book moved fast for me and I loved how the stories were connected. Definitely a charming world!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape and Sexual harassment