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angorarabbit's review against another edition
MY reasons for the DNF: excessively stereotypical characters, no connection to the story, premise didn’t live up to expectations, reading felt like a chore.
I really was looking forward to reading this, but 25% of the way in I was struggling to get 20 pages at a sitting read.The one POV first person narration was good but the characters just kinda sucked to tell the truth. When the narrator was recollecting their childhood it was a little interesting, their adult retelling was just boring and strained my suspension of disbelief.
I will try another of Ms Smith’s books, just not this one. Perhaps my expectations were just to high for Swing Time.
Pro tip: If you see someone berating their employee in public never accept a job offer from that employer. Particularly if you are replacing the now ex berated employee.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Racial slurs, Racism, and Alcohol
Possible domestic violence.norah_'s review against another edition
dark
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
⭐️=3.25 | 😘=5 | 🤬=4 | ⚔️=3 | 18+
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual assault
abbyreadsbigbooks123's review against another edition
slow-paced
- 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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
bookedbymadeline's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Moderate: Drug use, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Violence
Minor: Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Infidelity, Self harm, Vomit, and Antisemitism