bella_donna's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Death, Pedophilia, Rape, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, and Child death
Moderate: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Deportation, and Fatphobia
candiemarsh's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Not cracked enough, IMO. Slow read but the ending escalated very quickly. Readers would probably be able figure out the plot easily but to be honest the conclusion still caught me by surprise. This book is okay; a bit too languid for my current headspace. The movie might be better.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Murder, and Sexual assault
thewoodlandbookshelf's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Sexual violence, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Child death, and Murder
Moderate: Colonisation, Mental illness, Alcohol, Antisemitism, and Lesbophobia
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