ithato's review
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Murder, Child abuse, Gun violence, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Addiction, and Drug abuse
palebluecosmos's review
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.25
Child rape is not okay. Reverse the genders, and people wouldn't be so quick to excuse this book. The main character was groomed by a female caretaker for years prior to the on-page child rape when he is 15.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Violence
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