nick_thebucket's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Murder, Death of parent, Grief, Physical abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Infidelity, Rape, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Sexual assault
shansbookjournal'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Murder, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, and Rape
Minor: Abortion and Infidelity
kjcrary'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? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, and Death
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
saskiahill's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Grief, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Infidelity, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Rape, Bullying, Abortion, Death, Animal death, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Violence, Gun violence, and Blood
pisces1_1318's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Rape
Minor: Child abuse
joe_dmh'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death and Bullying
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Infidelity, Car accident, Physical abuse, Death of parent, and Rape
original_jen's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
skeptic_hecate's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book details the sadness and toll of isolation in a bautifully sad way. I found myself feeling deeply moved by the main character, even though he was not perfect. He was not without faults, but the punishmet he received far exceeds his crime. Human isolation is a main theme on this book, and it is devastating, the smallest gesture of human affection for someone starved of it for a decade is so filled with joy and dispair at the same time. The family relationships were put in a very intimate and realistic way. And there is a sense of foreboding, up until the last revelation.
The final twist was surprising, although mostly for me because it became second to Nathan's feelings and thoughts. I couldn't help but to feel a kindness towards him. At the end, even peripheral characters have more layers and complexity than what I initially thought. I definitely recommend this book and will eagerly read more from the author.
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Infidelity, Rape, and Domestic abuse
_vita_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Rape, Pregnancy, Grief, Death, Physical abuse, and Infidelity
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Murder, and Physical abuse
popsicleplease'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? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Death
Moderate: Alcoholism, Murder, Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, and Rape
Minor: Car accident and Cancer