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marionhoney's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Sometimes the writing style really sang but my god was the overall narrative deeeeeeepressing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Misogyny, Chronic illness, Classism, Grief, Mental illness, and Death of parent
Minor: Child death and Sexual harassment
matej_b's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book demonstrates the impacts of poverty with a strong focus on the psychological effects of it and the vulnerability and exploitation by people who are better of. You can see the detrimental effects on both mental and physical wellbeing, yet there is an element of hope in that even though the characters are in a terrible situation, they hold on to life and to their (strange) relationship. I read this book when I was depressed and in that state it felt satisfying for I could see that there is a reason to hold onto life even in such circumstances. It is a very short book, I definitely recommend reading it as it is one of the books that noticeably shifted my view on the (social) world.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness
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