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megelizabeth's review against another edition
2.0
I enjoyed the first half of this book, with its strange, unsettling vibe and combination of melancholic and uplifting tone. There's an odd, wonderful mix of fascinating characters, and I particularly liked the parts set at Magnolia Court and the focus on how literature can create and hone community and togetherness and joy.
However, as the second half of the book progressed, I became more and more uncomfortable with Guylain's actions, and just cannot ignore how creepy and invasive and disrespectful the whole thing became - and this clearly wasn't the author's intention. In addition to this, there are also a couple of harmful comments about anorexia and autism. Despite its strong start, then, I unfortunately ended up really not liking this book, and wouldn't recommend it.
However, as the second half of the book progressed, I became more and more uncomfortable with Guylain's actions, and just cannot ignore how creepy and invasive and disrespectful the whole thing became - and this clearly wasn't the author's intention. In addition to this, there are also a couple of harmful comments about anorexia and autism. Despite its strong start, then, I unfortunately ended up really not liking this book, and wouldn't recommend it.
Graphic: Animal death and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
koplomps's review
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- 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? No
3.0
Graphic: Animal death and Suicide
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Sexual content and Death of parent
berodatheelf's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Blood, Excrement, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
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