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casira's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Body shaming, Cursing, Death, Fatphobia, Infertility, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Eating disorder, Racism, Vomit, Abortion, and Colonisation
cass_lit's review against another edition
3.5
If you’ve read the popular Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, you know her writing. You know she’s not afraid of putting her characters through hell (understanding that these are historical books). Free Food for Millionaires is no exception. And if you, like me, are 75% in wondering where the “graphic” rape trigger warning comes in, know that just because you’re near the end of the novel doesn’t mean you’re safe.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Abortion
joymargot's review against another edition
4.0
The story covers a relatively short time period in its 650 pages and feels more like a snapshot of Casey’s life than a structured story with a beginning, middle and satisfying end. It feels a little under-edited but the characters are well-developed and I found myself genuinely caring about (most of) them.
Graphic: Addiction, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
briannad4's review against another edition
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence
Minor: Abortion
awingard's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Miscarriage and Abortion
karmapen's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Rape and Suicide attempt
Minor: Cursing, Toxic relationship, Abortion, and Classism
emmareeser's review
- 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
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Cursing, Miscarriage, Abortion, and Death of parent
Gamblingrljenn's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
justovereherereading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
There was so much prose in this book that could have been left out and the story would still have been told, but it wouldn’t have made the book what is it, a deep dive into the complexities of growing up and living cross culturally.
Overall it was a good read and I’m glad I stuck with it.
Graphic: Infidelity, Miscarriage, Rape, Abortion, and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction and Suicide attempt
Minor: Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Vomit
ainereads'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
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, and Violence
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Abortion