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hocuscrocus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Now, about Red Dragon I said I would not necessarily recommend it despite it being a part of my favorite series. The same is true for Silence.
So much of this book does not hold up in modern times. On the least offensive note, a lot of the references have been lost to time. But THEN, hoo boy. As a trans and gay person, I have a lot to say about the Buffalo Bill storyline and how it is presented (mostly negative, but surprisingly not all). Fatphobia is also a major plot point throughout and is presented without a shred of respect for fat people, either. Now. I can extend a certain level of grace for something published 35 years ago, but that doesn't make it palatable either.
I see these books through a 20 year old filter of nostalgia that a new reader would not have.
So, read with caution, I guess.
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Death, Fatphobia, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Terminal illness, Excrement, and Kidnapping
sofiasco's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Torture, Transphobia, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Homophobia, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, and Stalking
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death of parent, and Alcohol
jfield351's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Fatphobia, Gore, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Stalking, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail
horizonous's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Fatphobia, Gore, Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Transphobia, Excrement, and Cannibalism
◦ Death (moderate) = Spouse◦ Death (minor) = Parent
bunnypez's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Confinement, Gore, Sexism, Torture, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
nodogsonthemoon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Chronic illness, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Transphobia, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Dysphoria
Minor: Fatphobia, Homophobia, Cannibalism, and Car accident
madinhoa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Excrement, Police brutality, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
mclachlan301003's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Dysphoria
hotkoolaidpotato's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Death, Gore, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Cannibalism
roxiw's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Gore, Mental illness, Sexism, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Terminal illness, Transphobia, Grief, and Cannibalism
Minor: Homophobia and Death of parent
One homophobic slur. Outdated terms used for transgender people.