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astridrv's review against another edition
This was a strange one, John! As always, there is a lot of heart in Irving's novels - and here too, I felt care for and cared by this family. This time however, their repeated mantras were a bit overdone. As always, there are his recurring themes around sexuality, too: prostitution, age gaps, sexual violence, rape, incest. Regarding the latter, I just can't. Brother-sister incest is a huge part of this book, and I can't really articulate a more complex opinion than: I can't. I loved Suzie, I loved the ending, I loved many passages, but I can't say I loved this book.
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Homophobia, Incest, Rape, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Grief
earth's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The author is hilarious. His rhythm of dialogue and narration with the characters he builds is so great. Even the deaths are funny.
However, this book is far far far too outdated to even be palatable for modern sensitivities. Just read The World According to Garp instead. It’s all the best parts of this book with none of the rape, fatphobia, racism, ableism, homophobia, etc.
I got about halfway through before i had to put this down. Would not recommend
However, this book is far far far too outdated to even be palatable for modern sensitivities. Just read The World According to Garp instead. It’s all the best parts of this book with none of the rape, fatphobia, racism, ableism, homophobia, etc.
I got about halfway through before i had to put this down. Would not recommend
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Rape
Moderate: Ableism, Fatphobia, Homophobia, and Racial slurs
hauke's review
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Homophobia, Incest, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
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