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poenaestante's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book should be called Tales of A 19th Century Russian F*ckboi. It's nearly as relevant today as then. It may be just because I'm currently watching Our Flag Means Death, but I could totally see Taika Waititi adapting this. This sort of thing also brings to mind Yorgos Lanthimos.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Racism
hotbitch's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Kidnapping, Murder, and Gaslighting
Minor: War
allypitts's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence