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sarajuni's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexism
Moderate: Murder and War
mangopassion555's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, and Xenophobia
victris's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, and Xenophobia
celery's review against another edition
Graphic: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, and Classism
xjamescollins's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
Ccup_cake'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? It's complicated
4.0
Spannung ist nicht wirklich da, aber es ist so interessant, dass man einfach neugierig ist und weiterlesen möchte.
Moderate: Racism and Sexism
bg_oseman_fan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Sexism, Violence, and War
Minor: Animal death, Death, and Alcohol
witherbeak's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
1.0
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
Minor: Sexism
simplyv375's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Racism, Islamophobia, and War
Moderate: Racial slurs and Sexism
_david_'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? Yes
The main character's naive and extreme approach becomes plain annoying, lacking the nuance of a balanced perspective. Moreover, the portrayal of the two women as mere side characters existing solely to admire the main character didn't sit well with me. It reinforces a narrow narrative.
The endorsement by celebrities who've of course successfully chased their dreams isn't surprising; however, it doesn't resonate with those who value a more present-focused and balanced lifestyle.
Ironically the book does introduce a character advocating for present-focused living, but this advice seems overshadowed by the relentless obsession from the protagonist with his supposedly paramount destiny. I find it funny that Narcissus is mentioned in the prologue, since I find this tale extremely self-centered.
Graphic: Murder, Alcohol, and War
Moderate: Sexism and Classism
Minor: Gun violence