balfies's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Cole is 17 and sex obsessed. He has a reputation. His life revolves around girls, porn, and talking about girls and porn with his best friend.
Then a definitely-not-gay venture. Then a torrid love affair with a European girl. Then an understanding of why his reputation is what it is. Then a heartbreak. Then vacuous, alienating loneliness.
Daniel Handler is one of the best writers for young people. This was vicious and elegant.
Then a definitely-not-gay venture. Then a torrid love affair with a European girl. Then an understanding of why his reputation is what it is. Then a heartbreak. Then vacuous, alienating loneliness.
Daniel Handler is one of the best writers for young people. This was vicious and elegant.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, Infidelity, Sexism, and Sexual content
barefootbetsy's review against another edition
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was an interesting read. I'm not sure exactly to whom I’d recommend this book, but I think folks who enjoyed Daniel Handler’s other books written under his name might enjoy this one as well.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Sexual content, and Sexism
Minor: Alcohol and Biphobia
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