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rachelrustemeyer's review against another edition
2.75
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Rape, and Sexual assault
I wouldn’t recommend this for anyone who is sensitive to the demoralizing ways that people with no experience in the mental health field can speak about living with a mental illness. Several disorders are inaccurately portrayed and there’s not a lot of compassion for those who are institutionalized.ewwa18'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Mental illness, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Gaslighting
Minor: Bullying, Violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
emilypage99's review against another edition
2.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, and Gaslighting
zavia_v's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Because the book is so short, it was definitely a page turner because I knew I could finish it quickly and the concept is really engaging. However, there really wasn't a twist. The end was predictable and didn't provide much surprise or relief. I did enjoy it though, not bad, not great.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Incest, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
the_harlequin'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? No
3.0
Graphic: Confinement, Suicide, Medical content, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, and Death of parent
Minor: Gore and Injury/Injury detail
shadoz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, and Gaslighting
melllephant's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Sexual assault
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, and Murder
coco78337's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Gore, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Abandonment
Minor: Incest
ggcd1981's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, and Death of parent
outsmartyourshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
As the book is so short, it was difficult to get to know or really care about Parker & some of his decisions were strange. Parker's naiveite & youthful enthusiasm lead him astray & disaster is only narrowly averted initially. I can't imagine being that gullible to be honest. The writing style was okay but I think a slightly longer book may have fleshed out the characters more & given the reader more time to actually connect with the main character. It was a gripping read but can't say I actually enjoyed reading it due to some of the subject matter (trigger warnings below). 2.5 stars (rounded down).
TWs: suicide, sexual assault, animal cruelty/death, coarse language.
Graphic: Cursing, Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Suicide
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death