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emoryscott's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.25
I read this book in a day. I was shocked to see the wide variety of reviews. I really enjoyed this read. The simplicity of the writing was powerful. Like another reviewer mentioned, the first rapid switch from calm inner dialogue to detailed violence was shocking, but it also drew me in. I became invested in what the main character was experiencing. I empathized with him, in part, because of the way his traumas were explained. The reader has no choice but to face it with him.
The characters are complex, and the ending leaves much for the reader to fill in. However, I didn’t find that to be irritating. I like a little bit of ambiguity though. Sometimes it helps to let your mind continue writing the characters’ stories.
The characters are complex, and the ending leaves much for the reader to fill in. However, I didn’t find that to be irritating. I like a little bit of ambiguity though. Sometimes it helps to let your mind continue writing the characters’ stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Outing, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
lmaloney's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Religious bigotry, and Outing
Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail