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melanyjve's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Gore, Racial slurs, Violence, Blood, and Murder
gen_wolfhailstorm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Narrated by Cara Gee
Unabridged
Unexpectedly angsty and for some reason, I didn't know what was going on. I think I was thrown off by how horror movie central it was - like there were essays as in between chapters - and I just haven't consumed enough of the classics to really appreciate it.
I also found Jade really unlikeable and because I had issues with following along with the plot, this wasn't something I could bypass over. Also the ending just seemed to appear out of no where, and made no sense.
I did manage to grasp some of the deeper tones and that's another reason I kept listening. I do think a revisit at some stage could encourage a better reading experience for me.
I am disappointed I didn't enjoy this one, I possibly could have just dnf'd this one and contemplated doing that a few times, but I enjoyed the writing. So in saying that, I would like to try The Only Good Indians, but I think I'd try that as a physical read rather than an audio. Depending on how I get on with that one, I may come back to this title to reread in a different format.
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
hotscarysummer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Forced institutionalization
jaydoncornell's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Incest, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual assault
Minor: Racial slurs and Pregnancy
anmariefweeks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Incest, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual assault
bedtimesandbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
sarah984's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Self harm, Violence, Blood, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Incest, Rape, Vomit, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Racial slurs, Cannibalism, Car accident, and Colonisation