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krytykesa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
What I really enjoyed is that it's very cinematic. It's written in a way that could be easily transferred to a tv show or even a theatric piece. Every character is presented with a tagline; every scene has a detailed explanation of the surrounding. Even conversations are built as a combination of funny and emotional dialogs and more meaningful monologues.
One of the most memorable conversations happened closer to the end of the book when the main character and Ruth discussed the necessity of love and the absurdity of following the self-preservation instinct.
But at the end of the day, I wouldn't say I would want this book to be proffered on screens. It has many weird and unneeded details in world-building, like the consent age or incest arc that was shockingly out of place. And this book has one of the worst treatment of female characters I read in a while.
Flow My Tears; the Policeman Said is an excellent example of the good execution of bad ideas.
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, and Police brutality
Minor: Suicide
doctorw0rm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Incest
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, and Police brutality
Minor: Genocide, Pedophilia, Racism, Forced institutionalization, and War
skusaroo's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Drug use, Violence, Police brutality, and Grief
Moderate: Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Infidelity, Racism, Sexual harassment, and War
erikwmj's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Drug abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, and Police brutality
b_caligari'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
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Grief, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug abuse, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, and Colonisation