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cecereads__'s review against another edition
3.75
I’ve never read anything like it. A narrator (“posing” as the author) very much putting himself into the story on and off, who “knows too much” compared to the mc who “knows too little”. Both victims in different ways, both unaware - or not - in similar ways.
So much is said and unsaid in such a unique way; we are told of how ugly and unintelligent and deeply scarred Macabéa is, and - especially - unrecognising how intrigued the narrator (Rodrigo S.M.) is by her.
- You really have to be in the “mood” for this, it’s not an easy (fly through) kind of read imo even if it is a short one
So much is said and unsaid in such a unique way; we are told of how ugly and unintelligent and deeply scarred Macabéa is, and - especially - unrecognising how intrigued the narrator (Rodrigo S.M.) is by her.
- You really have to be in the “mood” for this, it’s not an easy (fly through) kind of read imo even if it is a short one
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Blood, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Abandonment, and Classism
nathiddles_106's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Classism
bugcollector's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Classism
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Child abuse, Gore, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent
katecuthbert's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Misogyny
Moderate: Classism