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oliverreeds'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, Child death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
dulceserenidad'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
4.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Child abuse and Child death
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Death of parent
mfrank's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Self harm, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Child death, Death, Blood, and Death of parent
le_mur's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
Minor: Child death, Confinement, and Gun violence
jayisreading's review against another edition
3.25
On a more positive note, though, I was fascinated by this idea of math and language being the foundation of the world (in a way). I also really enjoyed how McGuire explored the relationship between Roger and Dodger. It was such a unique dynamic that felt very real. Lastly, McGuire writes beautifully with multisensory descriptions that added so much to the book.
I could have missed something that resulted in my confusion, but I may look into the sequel. I’m admittedly curious to know what more McGuire can do with the worldbuilding she has done. Plus, it might make more sense since I have some footing from this book.
Graphic: Death, Self harm, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Gore, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent
Minor: Child death
m_e_ruzak's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Self harm, and Suicide attempt
je55ilo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I am not a horror fan, and the beginning of this book was almost too much for me (see content warnings), but I'm glad I stuck with it long enough to see Roger and Dodger grow up enough to have a fighting chance against the evil bearing down on them. Maguire knows how to keep you turning the pages.
Moderate: Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse and Child death
redkeys'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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Child death
meliroo's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Self harm, Sexism, Torture, Blood, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Vomit
kmtd'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
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis