Reviews tagging 'Slavery'

Learned by Heart by Emma Donoghue

3 reviews

james1star's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness

Minor: Racism, Death of parent, Colonisation, Misogyny, Sexism, Xenophobia, and Slavery

jennalea_'s review against another edition

informative reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

Once again my love of an epistolary novel reigns supreme. There’s something about the intimacy of letter writing that is incredibly powerful and for me, really elevates a story and I think Raine’s letters to Lister (while tinged with a feeling of unreliability at points) are heartbreaking.

Set in York, a place I know so well, this book really came alive for me particularly the part set in The Assembly Rooms - it was wonderful to imagine what that space might be like filled with music and dancing. 

I was gripped by this book and it has definitely piqued my interest in Anne Lister and her extensive diary keeping!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs

Moderate: Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Slavery

Minor: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts

thesapphiccelticbookworm's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Mental illness, Sexism, Racism, and Forced institutionalization

Moderate: Colonisation, Homophobia, and Sexual content

Minor: War, Suicide, Medical content, and Slavery