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quabbityash's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Sexual violence, Torture, and Medical trauma
Minor: Blood and Medical content
apollinares's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I've seen this trope done better, I've seen it done worse. I really liked the clues that hint at the wife's goals peppered throughout the book, as well as the broader cultural context. I also enjoyed the cinematic storytelling. I could picture some of the scenes as specific film shots - this would make great suspense film. Kind of reminded me of Bong Joon-ho's Parasite.
Alternating between Oghi's post-accident existence, primarily characterised by loneliness and neglect, and flashbacks to his marriage, the way the layers of the plot peel back slowly to reveal what was going on, really sat with me. It's not overly hand-hold-y, and I'm surprised at how uncomfortable it made me. Not even scared or upset, just so, so uneasy.
Graphic: Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Ableism, Body horror, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infidelity
zoparham's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Ableism and Medical trauma
Moderate: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infidelity, Suicide, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
rosesofthespring's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Racism, Blood, and Alcohol
Minor: Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Death of parent