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kennedy_douglas's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.75
When people talk about the controversial and dark content of a book like Lolita you're expecting something horrid, albeit being told from an unreliable narrator. The way that Oates gets into the mind and behavior of someone who is at the receiving end of this "relationship", and also writes without any sugarcoating or trying to make light of something so twisted, made me sit and read in shock and many points of this book.
Weirdly enough, it's something I would recommend others to read.
Don't read Lolita, if you have then, read Beasts!
I would give it a 4.9 because it comes close to perfection of something so horrible, but that's not an option.
Weirdly enough, it's something I would recommend others to read.
Don't read Lolita, if you have then, read Beasts!
I would give it a 4.9 because it comes close to perfection of something so horrible, but that's not an option.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, and Murder
knmed's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
This fever dream of a book has been living in my head rent free since I finished it. It’s bizarre, disturbing, and intense. You will not like any of the characters so if that’s important to you, don’t pick this up. Not a lot is said directly in this, but I think that’s what makes it feel more disturbing as you have to imagine a lot of what is happening. I highly recommend going back and re-reading the second chapter once you finish. There’s a lot to get out of seeing the start of the memory again after finishing it..
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Vomit
maryberthelsen's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Moderate: Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Trafficking, and Alcohol
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