zombiezami's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fantastic social thriller. It was heart-wrenching to read about how this fictional school abused students, knowing that in real life, so many adults think you can brutalize children into being successful adults.
There were a few plot threads that felt like they weren’t explored as much as they could have been. The ending also felt abrupt.
There were a few plot threads that felt like they weren’t explored as much as they could have been. The ending also felt abrupt.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Murder, Police brutality, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, Addiction, Classism, Blood, Gun violence, and Violence
Moderate: Racism, Xenophobia, and Cursing
Minor: Pedophilia, Suicide, and Sexual harassment
Gangs, incarcerationchris_reads's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Racism, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, and Murder
Minor: Cursing, Blood, Bullying, Police brutality, and Sexual harassment
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.25
I enjoyed the story, and the killer wasn't who I was expecting, though plenty of hints were dropped as to who it might be. I liked the focus on who these boys weren't bad kids they were just seen that way because of the color of their skin and the neighborhoods they were from. I also really liked the epilogue and seeing where they ended up.
Also the full-cast audio really drew me into the story and was amazingly done!
Also the full-cast audio really drew me into the story and was amazingly done!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Classism
Moderate: Xenophobia, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Blood, Violence, and Gun violence
Minor: Sexual harassment
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