alexandra_skl's review against another edition
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.75
A fantastic and thought provoking book that serves as a master class in how to write a chilling and engaging anti war story
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Antisemitism, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Violence, Death, Confinement, Body horror, Car accident, Genocide, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, and War
booknerdbetty's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, War, Violence, Misogyny, Mental illness, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Car accident, and Animal death
laval's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Cursing, Death of parent, Confinement, Genocide, Gore, Grief, Hate crime, Medical content, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, Racism, Religious bigotry, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Torture, and Violence
Most of my warning come from the fact that this takes place during World War Two. A bombing is an event of the book, which I would not consider as it is mentioned within the first few pages of the book. So just be cautious as any events that make you upset about wwii is most likely in here.
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