Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Quicksand by Malin Persson Giolito

5 reviews

clockwork_hel's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Mass/school shootings, and Murder

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Violence, and Alcohol

Minor: Blood

idaho98's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Rape

Moderate: Suicide attempt

Minor: Racism and Alcohol

timewornpages's review against another edition

dark sad slow-paced

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

4.0

I found myself thinking about this book whenever real life interrupted and it had to be put down. None of the characters are likeable but it really made me think.  There are parts that went on longer than necessary and should have been edited down, IMO. Overall a compelling story told very well.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, and Sexism

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt

claire_s's review against another edition

dark tense

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Islamophobia, Mass/school shootings, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism

Minor: Eating disorder

mfrabbiele's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use and Gun violence

Moderate: Addiction, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol

Minor: Racism