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jhbandcats'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
5.0
When I read one of Cosby’s books, I think about it for weeks afterward. The main characters, even some of the dirty ones, are sympathetic and wind up in some really awful sh1t while the villains are despicably vile. The plots are compelling page-turners - I read this all in one go. I’m sitting here trying to write this, feeling gobsmacked by the wild trip Cosby took me on. It’s impossible for me to describe how magnificent his writing is.
I have no idea how Cosby comes up with his complex plots, his mix of struggling good guys and evil bad guys. How many synonyms for compelling are there? He writes with a depth of emotion; it’s clear he really loves his characters.
As someone with a phobia of religion, I hesitated to read this. I needn’t have worried. Cosby shows how seemingly altruistic people manipulate religion and its adherents to get what they want. There are a handful of devout believers here but the rest are either pretending and / or milking it for all they can get.
I can’t wait for Cosby’s next book. He is beyond talented.
Graphic: Cursing, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
rei_reads'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
4.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse
jamie_rich'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? No
2.0
And I can't stand the way women are described in this one 😬🥴
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Police brutality, Trafficking, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
graysonbax's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
josie2k'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
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
booksteader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
🚨🚨🚨🚨Would recommend with some caveats, and only to a certain type of reader.
Speaking of recommendations, thank to you Stephen from Fred & June's Books for introducing me to something totally new!
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Car accident, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death
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
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
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
- 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