Reviews tagging 'Adult/minor relationship'

The Lessons by Naomi Alderman

2 reviews

ella_w_h's review against another edition

dark reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

2.0

Meandering, plotless and shockingly dull. A shame as I loved The Power and Disobedience.

Warning:
I had to partially skip a chapter near the end due to a scene of graphic self harm. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death and Self harm

Moderate: Gaslighting, Classism, and Adult/minor relationship

anniskw's review against another edition

challenging slow-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse

Moderate: Physical abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Self harm, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Classism