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bweighell94's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
John Boyne is an incredible writer, and I flew through the audiobook, but it is hard to enjoy a book about such a dark part of history and our society.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, and Sexual violence
kiwialexa's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Dementia, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
anne152's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Violence, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent