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comfortable_with_uncomfortable's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
0.5
Regarding the actual read: Difficult read due to writing style, changes in narration not clearly delineated and you could be several pages into the next chapter before you would know which perspective you were looking through. Several times I would go back and start the chapter over so I could keep a grasp on the story line (abysmally fractured though it was).
Regarding content matter: absolutely traumatizing and dark following this wretched little tale. A frighteningly accurate depiction of raising a child with no structure in a toxic environment and the eventual outcome of the mental instability of said child. This is a recipe for creating a psychopath. This book left me feeling physically ill after reading it and gave me nightmares for days. Even 12 months after reading it I am disconcerted by it and it leaves a heavy feeling in my soul. 10/10 do NOT recommend.
Regarding content matter: absolutely traumatizing and dark following this wretched little tale. A frighteningly accurate depiction of raising a child with no structure in a toxic environment and the eventual outcome of the mental instability of said child. This is a recipe for creating a psychopath. This book left me feeling physically ill after reading it and gave me nightmares for days. Even 12 months after reading it I am disconcerted by it and it leaves a heavy feeling in my soul. 10/10 do NOT recommend.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Emotional abuse, Death, Gaslighting, Child death, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Child abuse
Moderate: Abandonment, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Mental illness
Off grid/ communal living/ cultkatkinslee's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I didn't see any magical realism in this book at all.
It was very bleak and confusing especially as it was very disjointed and Green seemed to be a rather unreliable narrator.
I feel like it was rather rushed and there were alot of loose ends.
It was very bleak and confusing especially as it was very disjointed and Green seemed to be a rather unreliable narrator.
I feel like it was rather rushed and there were alot of loose ends.
Graphic: Child death and Child abuse
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse
intotheheartwyld's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Mental illness, and Physical abuse
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