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cjfooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It was one of those books I wanted to read to say I’d read it and to watch the movie, which I know is a cult classic (although tbh I don’t feel the need now). The only other thing I knew about it going in, was that it was very graphically violent - and wow it definitely is, but not in the way you’d expect.
The language does change throughout the book and, man the way it’s written is so a unique, that I can’t help but respect the heck out of it (which is also why I don’t think the movie could ever do it justice).
To me overall, it’s a cleverly written story about morality, cruelty, karma and a very clever use of language.
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
poirot'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
1.5
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gore, Homophobia, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Genocide
katanai's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Minor: Mental illness and Grief