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kshertz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
the_boozy_baking_bibliophile's review against another edition
5.0
Cosby is a master of the art of writing complicated, flawed characters that still have you rooting for them as they’re breaking someone else’s jaw. If you like gritty crime novels that are full of despicable characters and people who will do whatever it takes to rid the world of that evil - even if it means walking a fine line between vengeance and justice - this is a must read.
And it was his first novel. So far, they’re all fucking glorious.
Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Police brutality, and Murder
kellyskubic's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
jerricka329's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death and Gun violence
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Death of parent
honeyvee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Gun violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity, Car accident, and Death of parent
amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Cursing, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Hate crime and Car accident
cydbee'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Racism, and Sexual content
jself27's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape
mysterymom40's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide, Torture, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Alcohol
tysbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Cosby has this way of writing stories that makes you feel like you can visualize each scene as if you are watching a movie which makes his books even more entertaining. This book is dark and violent, but he is able to make characters that you want to root for such as Nathan even though they don't make the best decisions at times. I liked the relationship between Nathan and his friend Skunk (love the name) and the bits of humor we are able to get between them. At a certain point, I did think the plot was a bit predictable and sometimes I felt Nathan came across as unbelievable with getting out of almost every situation he was in, but overall this great. If you want a fast paced, action packed, mystery then I would highly recommend.
Graphic: Gun violence, Racism, Rape, and Violence