rpmirabella's review against another edition
5.0
WOW WOW WOW! This one was a page-turner. Serious-minded and deeply disturbing, but there are moments of love and friendship that lighten it. Schulman's brilliant mind, her understanding of culture, social constructs, and sexuality, add a depth and intelligence to the family drama. Heartbreaking, and now more than ever, its exploration of familial homophobia and its effects is vital.
snax's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
smellthepage's review against another edition
4.0
It’s interesting to go back and read older Schulman work, when you started with conflict is not abuse. The general theme that communication would be the easiest and quickest way to solve an issue is very present here as well.
axmed's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
More...