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imrg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, Violence, Xenophobia, Vomit, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
illneverreadhalfofthese's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Cursing and Drug abuse
Moderate: Sexual violence and Violence
Minor: Racism, Xenophobia, and Suicide attempt
lockem18's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Drug use
Moderate: Violence
crusoe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Xenophobia and Vomit
Minor: Trafficking and War
roseknows124's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Excrement, Vomit, Antisemitism, Cannibalism, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
readylabook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Body shaming, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Police brutality, Murder, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
lavinia_speaks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Trafficking, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
moranguinhos'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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Drug use, Gun violence, Violence, Vomit, and Alcohol
sarahuwu's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Drug abuse and Drug use
Moderate: Gun violence, Vomit, and Trafficking
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
bookish_bry's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
That being said, the themes were on point and it was an interesting look into a very specific subculture in the US during the 1970s. It's the optimistic free love culture from the 60s soured by pessimism during the Vietnam war, but the main character (the author himself really) still can't quite let it go. It also takes an interesting look at the main American culture as well.
The writing style was always intriguing and well done even when I was slightly bored or frustrated with the content. Overall it's a solid book. I probably won't be reading it again anytime soon, but it was a very valuable reading experience. I may even look into more of Thompson's books since I really did enjoy the style.
Graphic: Addiction, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexism, Violence, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Vomit, and Police brutality
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Gun violence, Homophobia, Kidnapping, and War