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kimberlyswalters's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
It was very well-written and the concept was good, but there was too much detail. I learned too much about some of these characters, especially Shelley.
Overall, it was well-written and I genuinely enjoyed Max, Ephraim, and Newt. I don't think Kent's character was fleshed out enough for me to care about him. His father's character made more of an impact. I am not a religious person by any means, but I do think the author may benefit from Jesus and some therapy. In fact, I need therapy after reading this. My appointment is scheduled for three weeks from now. I'm not hopeful that I'll make it until then with this content wiggling around inside of my head.
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Death, Fatphobia, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual content, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
whatathymeitwas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Fatphobia, Gore, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual content, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Rape
lottieingham's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Mental illness, Suicide, Terminal illness, Vomit, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Definitely not for the faint-hearted or squeamish. I’m an avid horror fan and even I found parts of this book difficult to get through (though loved it overall)! Proceed with caution if you’re triggered by gore / body horror / animal abuse.rhiannon_reads3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Stalking