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syntax_of_angels's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Very interesting and thought provoking, but I think a lot went over my head. A few points really had me intrigued, though. Overall I'd say it's worth a read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Violence, Medical content, and Medical trauma
vickymcckey's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- 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? Yes
5.0
This is the kind of book that needs a separate book to explain all the references you missed the first time. My advice to anyone reading it who wants to derive as much meaning as possible is to annotate like a nerdy high schooler. Color code references and keep wikipedia by your side to look up any word that seems even a little bit intentional. Because I promise you, it’s all intentional. Parts of this book are disturbing, parts dryly humorous, parts hopeful or sad, but every word has thought behind it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Incest, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Blood, Police brutality, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Vomit