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kleine_e's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Death, Incest, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Antisemitism
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Homophobia, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Ableism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Abortion, and Toxic friendship
astridrv's review against another edition
This was a strange one, John! As always, there is a lot of heart in Irving's novels - and here too, I felt care for and cared by this family. This time however, their repeated mantras were a bit overdone. As always, there are his recurring themes around sexuality, too: prostitution, age gaps, sexual violence, rape, incest. Regarding the latter, I just can't. Brother-sister incest is a huge part of this book, and I can't really articulate a more complex opinion than: I can't. I loved Suzie, I loved the ending, I loved many passages, but I can't say I loved this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Homophobia, Incest, Rape, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Grief