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bellebriones's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Classism
pastellymoon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Bullying, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Racism
Minor: Homophobia and Racial slurs
littlewishling's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Infidelity and Classism
Minor: Homophobia and Racial slurs
elsea_readingelsea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
esme_t's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.75
Graphic: Bullying and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Racism
Minor: Animal cruelty and Racial slurs
frogggirl2's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
The part of this book which is about various Asian cultures, regional foods how the countries view each other's citizens etc., was fascinating. The part about the scheming mothers and bitchy women gossiping all over the place was tedious. The sudden and egregious use of the words f****t, c**t and n****r was just gross and unnecessary. Also, seriously, dog fighting? These characters are already entirely unsympathetic.
I missed the moment for reading this - right now with the current status of the world this crass, wealthy entitled class all seem not just deeply insipid but also evil.
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Racial slurs
librariangeorgia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Having watched the film before reading the book, it was more noticeable where things had been rewritten or left out for the movie. I liked the book more though as you got a better understanding of who the characters are and why they behave certain ways. And of course, the missing scenes that were left out of the movie.
My favourite character was Astrid - I really rooted for her all the way through! With the way that everyone else in the family behaved, she came across as the only ‘normal’ person.
Eddie and Eleanor were the worst!! There was no actual need for their attitude - i’m glad their storylines worked out the way that they did!
I’m so looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Sexual violence
laurajeangrace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Drug use, Infidelity, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, Violence, and Car accident
kibbles15'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
3.0
Trigger warnings: racism, classism, bullying
Graphic: Bullying and Classism
Moderate: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Religious bigotry
galactic_gigi'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
4.75
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Antisemitism, Islamophobia, Kidnapping, Car accident, and Death of parent