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yvntsnt_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Transphobia, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Abortion
peachylite'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? No
4.0
Moderate: Rape, Suicide, Transphobia, Abortion, and Pregnancy
Minor: Incest, Infidelity, Car accident, and Alcohol
eena's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
2.75
And one last complaint, I usually write this in most pieces that require trigger warnings, I know a lot do not want to be spoiled of anything, but I wish this one had a trigger warning. It’s quite a heavy story that could truly affect a lot of people, especially women.
Graphic: Bullying, Rape, and Transphobia
jacss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
"The Perfect World of Miwako Sumida" is part coming of age love story, part trauma lore. When Miwako Sumida commits suicide, it comes as a surprise to her friends. The story recounts how they all met, and concludes with a final meeting and passing of Miwako.
A few takeaways:
- The sister, Fumi, is a transwoman and I thought her depiction was effortless. She was respected as a female character by the author, and it shows. I thought this was more tasteful than other similar books, such as Kitchen, for instance. I also appreciated that being trans, was not the only characteristic that Fumi received, she was a fully fledged character, and not a token of any sort.
- I enjoyed the setting of a Tokyo book, grabbing the map and traveling with them where the book was clear enough.
- I am not sure if Ryusei is dead. Did he also receive the curse? Or has he killed himself to be with Miwako? Or just let himself die after getting sick on the mountain. Not sure.
It was a quick listen, about 9 hours in 2 days and I enjoyed it.
Moderate: Rape and Suicide
flattrash's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Minor: Bullying, Death, Incest, Rape, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
lumiiyowo'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
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Rape, and Suicide
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Transphobia
tessjx'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? It's complicated
4.5
TW: rape, suicide, bullying
Moderate: Bullying, Deadnaming, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, and Transphobia
ruby_mae_read'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
3.25
Graphic: Suicide and Grief
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Abortion
my_bibliotheca's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Suicide, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Rape
november_is_reading1114'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Death, and Suicide
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, and Abortion