dalek_caan's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.25
Overall I found this book boring, repetitive, and lacking a coherent message. I understand that this book cannot be looked at through a modern lens, but even so I fail to see why it is so highly regarded and often included in academic curriculum. I would definitely recommend reading 1984 instead if one is looking for a better story in a similar vein from the same era.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Suicide attempt, Fatphobia, War, Child death, Death, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Police brutality, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse
sh1fty_sh1fty's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Death and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Gaslighting
Minor: Fatphobia
There are several references in the book about the body revealing the “true nature” of a person, and a couple of times Guy uses this concept of feeling or being fat to indicate a distressed emotional/mental state.
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