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fri3d_kai's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book kinda hurt my soul and I almost cried on the tube, but I couldn't put it down so...
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
bright_eyed_and_bookish's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is one of those books that I wished I read slower. Ruth Ozeki’s writing is so wise and compassionate. It makes me think about the big picture, about how my story fits into the world and the role that books have. I was slightly more invested in Benny’s story than Annabelle’s and I don’t think they fit together as well as I would have expected, but they are both meaningful on their own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Sexual harassment