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emmiemopho's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Bag of Bones 1998
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Fatphobia and Blood
sighclopss'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
4.5
I liked that it was written like a mystery, lots of foreshadowing and scattered hints that you tucked away to piece together in the end.
This is the second Stephen King book I've read, and can definitely see a pattern of themes emerging. Very influenced by the cultural climate of the era it was written in. The intense racism can be jarring, especially paired with the sexual violence.
I really enjoyed Mike as a character, I wish the ending had of been a happier though, they all deserved it.
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
woodselisa76'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
bookbelle5_17's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Racism, Rape, Suicide, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder
kpages23's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Rape and Suicide
sillysnail111's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Racial slurs, and Rape
Moderate: Child death, Racism, Suicide, Car accident, and Murder
shrektien's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
chig_flicks'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
3.5
Graphic: Death, Gore, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Ableism, Cancer, Fatphobia, Homophobia, and Sexual content