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poetry_shaman's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Trafficking
Moderate: Cursing, Genocide, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Addiction and Alcoholism
zgc's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Fucking brutal, but holds up extremely well. Character writing is well observed and sharp, recurring motifs of speech chart changing relationships. Humor and wit are peppered throughout, but the book never feels like it's trying to be too clever or undercut its tone. Hell of a thing to read in 2021
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Pedophilia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Trafficking, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, and Murder