The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! š
snoodle_poodle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Racial slurs, Racism, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Violence, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Hate crime, Rape, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, and Blood
megelizabeth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
I always encourage checking trigger warnings, but with this one I would do so even more heavily than usual - there is a LOT of really heavy content in this one and it's definitely one to only go into if you really feel you're in a good place to handle it. If you do feel able to cope, though, I truly cannot recommend this enough.
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Animal cruelty, Homophobia, Racism, Child abuse, Death, Animal death, Rape, Blood, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Vomit and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer and Ableism
laserdaddy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Violence, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Racism, and Homophobia
trashfford'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This book is a great portrayal of loneliness in a crowd. The ending felt rushed to me, but the writing was impeccable. It was traumatic and beautiful. I loved it.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, and Vomit
madhattress's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual violence
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
calliejarvis'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death of parent
kesweeney3'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Violence and Sexual violence
introvertsbookclub's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is one of the most striking portrayals of racism I have ever read, both personal and institutional, highlighting overt racism, the way white people excuse racism among friends rather than calling it out, and the way that white women can weaponise their gender against black men. The racism within this novel was an assault on Wallaceās sense of self, his chance to form relationships and his ability to work. It is just one of the reasons why this is a book that you wish everyone would read.
Graphic: Racial slurs
Moderate: Violence and Rape
cameronjette's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Sexual violence, Incest, Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual content, and Violence
kers_tin'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
5.0
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Violence, Grief, Sexual content, Homophobia, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Classism, Death of parent, Infidelity, and Body shaming
Minor: Misogyny and Suicidal thoughts