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laserdiscreader's review against another edition
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
3 stars may be a bit low but with that ending....while I know it to be good, understandable for the time, I don't think I can feel any better towards this book. I do enjoy Vidal's writing though, and will certainly explore his other works
Minor: Homophobia, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Rape, and Antisemitism
the_write_to_cry's review against another edition
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Homophobia, Infidelity, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Alcoholism, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, and Alcohol
Minor: Racism, Rape, and Death of parent
adariii's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Subversive for 1948 but did not age well.
Graphic: Homophobia, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Antisemitism and War
Minor: Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Religious bigotry
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