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libraryfrog's review against another edition
4.5
Very excellent story telling and insight. Dark and gritty, honest and doesn’t shy away from showing the problematic aspects of many aspects of society both Jewish and goyish. Definitely modern Sholem Aleichem vibes, I really appreciated the nods to Yiddish storytelling. Worth the read because it makes you think and tells a winding story you won’t forget. I read it in smaller chunks because it is heavy.
(All the content warnings for this one, just all of them, including many uses of the G word for Romani people, which doesn't have a specific indicator here.)
(All the content warnings for this one, just all of them, including many uses of the G word for Romani people, which doesn't have a specific indicator here.)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Genocide, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Antisemitism, Trafficking, Religious bigotry, and War
Minor: Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, and Kidnapping
rory1387's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
relaxing
slow-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
4.0
[Yankel] had a marvelous time ruinin' everything
(Taylor Swift, "The last great American dynasty")
(Taylor Swift, "The last great American dynasty")
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Toxic relationship, and Antisemitism
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Hate crime and Sexual violence
naomihorn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, and Antisemitism
very vivid gas chamber scene