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hillarytully's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Minor: Racial slurs
annacah's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Racial slurs
justfoxie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Racial slurs and Antisemitism
rolly77's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Beautiful prose and memorable characters. Unfortunately, the racial epithets and dehumanizing throughout the book acted like speed bumps to keep me from becoming fully engrossed in the story.
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
sparklefarm's review against another edition
I don't often quit books, but I couldn't take this one any longer. After the 50th or 60th use of the n-word, and the casual acceptance of domestic violence, I had to stop. That's in addition to the dense prose and Wolfe's obvious ignorance of Piagetian principles.
Moderate: Racial slurs
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