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theangrystackrat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Dementia, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
greysux's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Hate crime, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Dementia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Abandonment
nb_leftist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I would say that the ending is quite disappointing. Throughout the book Charlie discusses his anger at Professor Nemur refusing to admit his humanity pre-op but when he goes to see his family, both his mother and his sister talk about him as if he wasn't a human and finally he's "here", or that Norma is so happy to "finally have a brother", and his reaction is not anger or sadness but is instead "fulfilled", even though certainly he would have had a different reaction.
I think this made sense, I usually try not to write reviews very quickly after finishing the book as it allows my thoughts to be fresh and not disappear in an ADHD wipe (lmao), so this might not make a ton of organizational sense but it is the order of my thoughts within 5-10 minutes after finishing the book.
Graphic: Ableism, Child abuse, Terminal illness, and Vomit
Minor: Racial slurs and Racism
stargirlmolly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Dementia, Medical trauma, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Abandonment
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Excrement, and Grief
luckyone's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Excrement, Medical trauma, Abandonment, and Classism
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Excrement, Dementia, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Classism
andyshep'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? Yes
4.5
Minor: Bullying and Terminal illness
sadiaa's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness
Minor: Animal death
dilara2912w's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Suicidal thoughts