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tuendemieke's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
0.25
This was just Bad. And needs a Trigger warning
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Incest, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Vomit, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, Murder, and Sexual harassment
astridrv's review against another edition
This was a strange one, John! As always, there is a lot of heart in Irving's novels - and here too, I felt care for and cared by this family. This time however, their repeated mantras were a bit overdone. As always, there are his recurring themes around sexuality, too: prostitution, age gaps, sexual violence, rape, incest. Regarding the latter, I just can't. Brother-sister incest is a huge part of this book, and I can't really articulate a more complex opinion than: I can't. I loved Suzie, I loved the ending, I loved many passages, but I can't say I loved this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Homophobia, Incest, Rape, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Grief
theresacharlotte's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Vomit, Antisemitism, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, and Murder
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