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kearneth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Torture, Transphobia, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Murder
abbyluvsfrogs444's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Confinement, Death, Fatphobia, Gore, Homophobia, Sexism, Transphobia, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Gun violence, Mental illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
feralforestgoblin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Minor: Homophobia
chickpeawagon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Graphic: Violence, Grief, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Fatphobia and Terminal illness
Minor: Sexism
ak97x's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Mental illness, Sexism, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Transphobia, Police brutality, Trafficking, and Toxic friendship
squids_can_read's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cannibalism
quixie'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
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Transphobia, Violence, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Murder, and Dysphoria
aliciawithoutkeys's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Cannibalism
Moderate: Fatphobia and Transphobia
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