thebowandthebook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
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minor gay relationship, MC gets depressed and describes suicidal thoughts and getting to the brink. The antagonist chooses death and is left to his fate.Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Death, and Murder
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Child death
sevensableyes's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
I did like the timeline, and the look into Tom's past and adventures.
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I was a bit disappointed in Marion's reveal, and how little importance she seemed ot have at the end. Like Tom's purpose for four hundred years was finding her... and then she leaves? And he starts another family? I thought that was strange. I would have much preferred if Tom said his goodbye's to Camille and reconnected with albas to build a real community with people who are going to live forever.Graphic: Death, Alcoholism, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicide attempt
achay91's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Murder, Chronic illness, Cursing, Suicide attempt, and Suicide
Moderate: Religious bigotry and Colonisation
mj0's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I can't wait for this brilliant novel to be turned into a movie (apparently starring Benedict Cumberbatch), though unfortunately, it's 2022 and it was first pitched to be a movie in 2017. So will we get a movie adaptation? I don't know. But I really, really hope so.
Though I don't think you can ever express this kind of novel in a movie in a way it does it justice.
I highly recommend, to all types of readers.
Graphic: Grief and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Addiction, Acephobia/Arophobia, Drug use, Cursing, Colonisation, and Alcohol
summerleighann7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Mental illness
bash5617's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Grief, Religious bigotry, Toxic relationship, Blood, Death of parent, and Violence
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Colonisation, Classism, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, Trafficking, Abandonment, and Panic attacks/disorders
nodogsonthemoon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Grief, Mental illness, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Xenophobia