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crystabrittany's review against another edition
5.0
Minor: Incest, Infertility, and Violence
heather667's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Classism, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, and Death of parent
Minor: Genocide, Pedophilia, Slavery, Violence, Blood, and War
naomi_k's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Confinement, Self harm, Torture, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Dysphoria, and Classism
Minor: Cursing, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
laurajeangrace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Confinement, Death, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Child death, Infertility, Infidelity, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Torture
jhbandcats's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
Told in the present tense, it feels as though you're right there with Cromwell as he tries to escape his father's next kick. The attention to detail - the knot in the twine of his father's boot ripping his forehead open - also brings every scene to life.
This obviously doesn't sound like the opening to a funny book, but the sardonic humor makes the corner of your mouth twitch in a smile, and it's so, so clever. There are secret nicknames that are both insulting and fitting - the Princess Mary is a shrimp. When Cromwell leaves home in the morning he pats his wife, kisses the dog. Cromwell's perspective is askew from everyone else's. and it's that difference that results in much of the humor.
I will gladly reread this again in a couple of years. It brings me so much joy.
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, War, and Classism
quickermorequickly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Antisemitism, Grief, Murder, and War
Minor: Incest