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lilureads'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I loved seeing Fuyuko’s development throughout the book and I think it did a good job at portraying loneliness and the difference between every individual’s human experience.
It touches upon a plethora of subjects such as misogyny, loneliness, suicide, relationships, spirituality, SA and rape. I would even say that maybe it touches upon too many subjects? While many scenes in the book that treat a specific topic has a reflection of its counterpart later in the story, some points are still left open ended.
I do feel like womanhood could have been explored more thoroughly, being only mentioned
While I can appreciate the literary value of this book, I did not connect with it as deeply as I hoped. It was very slow paced and felt very long despite it being only 220 pages.
It did made me cry so kudos for that
Graphic: Alcoholism, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Vomit, and Alcohol
Minor: Suicide
torismazarine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Confinement, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Pregnancy
333amreen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
moonravioli's review against another edition
1.5
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Alcoholism, Fatphobia, and Mental illness
chrisljm'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? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Rape, and Alcohol
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Infidelity, Sexism, Sexual content, Vomit, and Grief
Minor: Pregnancy and Toxic friendship
soyboysimon'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? Yes
2.0
The main character is dealing with a number of things,
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Rape, Vomit, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
mariavdl's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Rape, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Bullying
Minor: Pregnancy
srhdnshj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I personally read the book quite fast since in my opinion the German version is well written/translated. It had a nice flow.
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Misogyny and Vomit
alexandrabelze's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual content, Vomit, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death
Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Suicide, Car accident, and Pregnancy
blau_elmo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The plot is heavily character driven, focusing on the inner turmoil/depression of the protagonist. Covering themes of loneliness, love, affection and women's role in society, as well as mental health, the events of the book are shaded in this pervasive darkness, one that clings onto you like smoke.
A bit slow at times, the book is short and the narrative tight such that it does not overstay its welcome. I will be looking to read more of her stuff in the future.
Moderate: Alcoholism and Mental illness
Minor: Vomit