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abbyynormal'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Medical content, Car accident, and Death of parent
katelyn11'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
4.25
Graphic: Cursing, Gun violence, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Blood and Excrement
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Animal cruelty
jadehusdanhicks'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? It's complicated
3.75
This took well know lore, legends and fairytales and put them in his own unique interpretation in this world of the other that just so happens to be down mr bowditches well.
It deals with morals, good deeds, grief and patience and so much more. I loved seeing our MC Charlie connect with both radar and mr bowditch as well as getting to travel with him through his journey and experiences in this other land.
Overall it was unexpected from king but an enjoyable read nonetheless. A unique take on so many well know fairytales and legends alll wrapped up into one creative interpretation that brought them all together in a unique story of its own.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Confinement, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
automatic_rae's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
rissaread'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
and yes, i can say at some points it felt as though there was unnecessary details or pieces in chapters that were definitely not needed ( like that part in a chapter about the jenny girl charlie knew, kind of unnecessary to me ) some parts did drag and i was like alright get to the point lol but i loved the story!
i also saw some reviews here of people saying once charlie enters empis it got boring and they liked the beginning better but i completely disagree. the whole point of this story was about the other world, the world under the well and it was so fascinating to me. again, i get it not being everyone’s cup of tea but don’t pick up a book literally called fairy tale and expect a normal story about a teenager and a dog.
Graphic: Death, Torture, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body horror, Cancer, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Animal cruelty and Sexual content
unicornofblue's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Sexual content, Vomit, and Toxic friendship
jpfortmiller's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Cursing, Slavery, and Torture
Moderate: Gun violence and Death of parent
shiftycow1313's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Self harm, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Bullying
djenkin96'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? It's complicated
3.75
I just kept reading because I was worried the dog was going to die ! I’m unsure if that’s good because of the hook or bad because it was the only reason after
Graphic: Addiction
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
anniefizzell's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Police brutality, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail