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mollieelise92's review against another edition
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
kimmeyer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Medical content
Minor: Sexual assault and Violence
abigailgrims's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexism, Sexual violence, Violence, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug abuse and Alcohol
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Vomit, and Pregnancy
sam8834's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I will say that the whole book hinges on an attack very early on that I kind of had to suspend disbelief for. It is plenty scary and horrific, but given the realistic stats and what we know about male violence, Allison likely wouldn't have gotten through the incident without the occurrence of even further trauma. A sobering truth that I suspect was left out of the book for the purpose of keeping its lighter, darkly comic edge, which is understandable and makes for a quick, funny read.
Graphic: Physical abuse, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
annoyedhumanoid's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
the writing style was alright, like why don't characters use contractions in dialogue. that's so weird. but i loved the main character. she just wanted to swim and that's it. me too girlie. i wish there was more at the end though, like a confirmation that
also Fleabag reference. we stay winning
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol
nicoreads333'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? Yes
3.25
This is a short read (I finished in a couple of hours) but the book kind of stays with you long after that. It was dark, comedic, and, at times, thrilling. I'm excited to read more by this author.
Moderate: Violence, Vomit, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content
librosdenopal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
it does feel like the book just started in terms of growth as the ending got closer. i was hoping for a stronger finish.
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
hanelisil's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Violence
carmenvillaman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Violence
bi_n_large'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
3.0
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse