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sandonat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Body horror, Deadnaming, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racism, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Medical trauma, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
cnaccarato'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
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
daisyy_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
melissaslibraryy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Sexual content and Xenophobia
giulidrago's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
PER L'AMOR DEL CIELO.
Questo secondo volume è meno perfetto di quanto mi sarei aspettata, considerata la prova eccellente di Queste Gioie Violente; i suoi difetti sono difficilmente trascurabili, come la prima metà della storia che replica le dinamiche del primo libro (sebbene con i ruoli di Juliette e Roma scambiati), e gli ultimi capitoli troppo frettolosi se comparati al ritmo adottato in precedenza, ma per la prima volta nella mia vita ho lanciato un grido per lo sgomento a causa di un colpo di scena, quindi mi sento di dire che perdono tutto.
Il percorso di crescita di Juliette e Roma, come individui e coppia, non scade mai nello stereotipo e arricchisce l'archetipo, e ho apprezzato tantissimo come vengano indagati e presentati i loro stati d'animo, spesso contrastanti e in continua evoluzione: la rabbia di Juliette ha un motivo e non la limita dentro un cerchio invalicabile di azioni, non la rende un essere inumano e non è mai una debolezza, e lo stesso vale per la gentilezza di Roma. La graduale presa di coscienza di Juliette su quanto sia effimera e crudele contro la sua stessa gente l'eredità scarlatta, costretta al confronto dalla guerra civile tra nazionalisti e comunisti che scombina ogni alleanza e calpesta anche i sacri vincoli familiari e di protezione è stata la cosa che ho preferito di tutto il romanzo.
I personaggi secondari hanno avuto molto più spazio ed è stato bello e doloroso scavare dentro di loro e assistere alle loro scelte, sbagliate e impulsive e dettate dalla vendetta e dal desiderio di difendere i propri cari.
Chloe Gong è stata molto abile nel trattare la materia originale, inserendo con intelligenza tanti piccoli riferimenti che impreziosiscono la storia e rendono felici noi fan di Shakespeare, senza aver paura di giocarci e adattarla al suo libro. Ogni cambiamento ha un suo perchè ed è coerente con i personaggi e la storia, guidato non dall'intenzione di scioccare il lettore o di stabilire una dominanza sull'opera prima, ma di dialogare con il modello e rendere questa comunicazione ancora fruttuosa, perchè se siamo ancora nel 2023 a parlare di Romeo e Giulietta dopo circa cinquecento anni, significa che ha ancora qualcosa da dirci.
Graphic: Body horror, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, and Pandemic/Epidemic
shelvesofivy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Body horror and Torture
Minor: Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, and War
moonchild_cos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Mass/school shootings, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Genocide, Gore, Kidnapping, Murder, Alcohol, Colonisation, and War
Minor: Body horror, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
jessiereads98's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Chloe Gong once again nailed it with the setting and atmosphere of 1920s Shanghai. I loved how she tracked the shifting the politics and atmosphere of change. The pacing in this book is great. I also just love a fantasy novel set in or based on 1920s East Asia.
The characters were well done and compelling for the most part. I feel like we got a good amount of time with all the side characters to experience the world outside the view of the two main characters, without it feeling like it detracted from the story or was a waste of time. I actually wish we had gotten more time with Rosalind. I think the story would’ve felt more complete, and she would’ve been a great counterpoint to Juliette had she been more fleshed out. I was left with questions at the end around her character and motivations.
Once again, this book is a bit overwritten. There’s metaphors and heavy handed setting descriptions that are unnecessary. Some of the dialogue feels forced rather than natural for the characters and their setting. There are a few moments of cringe, but it isn’t enough to make the entire book off-putting.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Body horror, Confinement, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Homophobia, Sexism, Suicide, Medical content, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Abandonment, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic
hobbithopeful's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Death, and War
clairew97's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail