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rey_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
somehow Ozeki has managed to tie together motherhood + fertility, abuse, and industrial agriculture into a fluid & compelling narrative. it never felt stiff or clunky.
my year of meats is unflinching in its exploration of these themes. rape and domestic violence are described graphically.
the parallels between women and meat running through the book & the build up towards unveiling the horrific reality of the meat industry… it does not make for a comfortable read, but it is absolutely an impactful + important one.
i will also echo the same sentiment as other reviewers - i loved akiko and wish we had seen more of her story!
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Infertility
gorgeousgirl's review
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Miscarriage
kstericker'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: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Eating disorder, Infertility, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Infidelity, Racism, Sexual content, Medical content, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Racial slurs, Cannibalism, and Abortion
electrickid'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, and Miscarriage
bridgetwillson'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
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Chronic illness, Death, Eating disorder, Gore, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
sgbray's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and Pregnancy
ella_bibliophile_98'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? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Rape, and Violence
bookwyrmsam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Miscarriage, Racism, Xenophobia, and Pregnancy
erinwolf1997'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
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Blood
Moderate: Eating disorder, Racism, Vomit, and Medical content
Minor: Homophobia, Infidelity, and Racial slurs
readasaurus_rex'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
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence