snowiceblackfruit77's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: War, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Mental illness, Violence, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Sexual assault, and Sexism
zareenj'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Infidelity, Murder, Sexual harassment, Body horror, Mass/school shootings, Sexual content, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Car accident, and Cursing
Moderate: Self harm
Minor: Rape
savvylit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
Another major strength of this collection is Kirby's masterful utilization of dry humor during characterization. For instance, in "Jerry's Crab Shack: One Star," she immerses readers in the mind of a man in a dysfunctional marriage - to great comedic effect. Spoiler alert: it's in the format of a confessional Yelp review.
Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes bizarre, funny books that put fresh spins on tired tropes.
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Violence, and Sexism
Moderate: Self harm
spw14's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexism and Violence
Minor: Sexual harassment and Murder
bookish_afrolatina's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Blood, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
spiritedfaraway's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Sexism, Body horror, Misogyny, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Violence
sydapel's review
- 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
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Self harm, Rape, and War
mmccombs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence