emilyhare's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Conflicted feelings about this one. Very well written, Welsh can definitely capture a particular feeling very well I just find a lot of the subject matter quite difficult. Also he has some bad views himself which is tricky.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Murder, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Toxic friendship, Sexual assault, Sexism, Racism, Police brutality, Injury/Injury detail, Hate crime, Drug use, Death, Body shaming, Misogyny, Homophobia, Fatphobia, Vomit, Deadnaming, Blood, Drug abuse, Addiction, Transphobia, Rape, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
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