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op3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I think it’s a good story, I don’t entirely agree with some of the terminology used but that’s just me and prison is tough so I guess you gotta use the tough words to portray that.
I feel the story starts out fast (
Graphic: Confinement, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Racial slurs, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Car accident, and Alcohol
sydnie90's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Racial slurs
Moderate: Racism, Rape, and Violence
Minor: Gun violence, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
olivia_redd'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
4.5
Note: I read the book AFTER watching the movie adaptation.
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Confinement and Racial slurs
whiskers_witchery'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Sexual content and Police brutality
epeolatrist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Racial slurs, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Alcoholism, Suicide, and Car accident
cos_is_me's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Physical abuse, Racial slurs, and Suicide
spiperweb's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Sexual assault
Minor: Racial slurs
lisaloulaa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Racial slurs, Rape, and Sexual violence
brothertubber's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Racial slurs and Rape
Minor: Alcoholism
gen_wolfhailstorm'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
3.5
Upon completion, I enjoyed Shawshank Redemption more than I thought I was during the moment.
I liked hearing how Andy was sort of this inspiring and living legend, but really was a normal guy just living in hope for justice.
I enjoyed Red's telling of the story, it felt more endearing than I think it would have been had Andy been telling it himself.
I loved the ending, that made me feel really happy and it had this hopeful air to it.
Of course, being King, we has his typical rascim, homophobia and sexisim sprinkled in there. Surprised it wasn't much more, if I'm honest, but I guess this is only a small book. I can't write this review without at least mentioning this.
Overall, this was a solid character study and an interesting look at life in prison from around the 1940's onwards. I'd pin this as more of a historical, slice-of-life short story, with mystery and thriller elements.
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Police brutality, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail