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poisoned_icecream 's review for:
The Passion of New Eve
by Angela Carter
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Angela Carter's writing is captivating and engaging. Unfortunately this novella contains so much gendered violence and outdated views and language. It is very much a product of its time and the things that happen are hard to read, so I get why this won't appeal to some readers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Excrement, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, War