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cheye13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
There's also a serious lack of followthrough on the science fiction elements. The origins of "The Spill" are never addressed; an internet-based attack only severely impacts the U.S.; people who continue to use screens after "The Spill" end up with some new kind of dementia for some unknown, uninvestigated reason. And I found it hard to believe that "The Spill" would be that destructive; while I don't doubt revealing certain figures' online activity would be an upset, I do believe the majority of people live an average, mediocre life, even on the internet.
That being said, I found the concept of Constellation and the seceded island interesting, and I enjoyed following these women's stories. This is one of those books where the promise of the premise exceeds the execution.
Graphic: Suicide, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Suicide, Violence, Abortion, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Animal death, Cancer, Child abuse, Confinement, Racism, Xenophobia, and Dementia
The catastrophic event referred to as "the spill" involves everyone's darkest internet secrets coming to public light, which entails a number of crimes and possible triggers mentioned in briefest of detail. While the act of suicide itself is never described in detail, the event is talked about at length.chandlerwood'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
Graphic: Body shaming, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Dementia, Grief, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Classism, and Deportation
keijiwolf'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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Confinement, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Death, Fatphobia, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, and Pregnancy
Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Child death, Homophobia, Infidelity, Abortion, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
aargot1's review against another edition
Graphic: Body shaming, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Physical abuse and Forced institutionalization
lghrndn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, Dementia, Stalking, and Pregnancy