theabee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Sexual assault
Moderate: Blood, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Emotional abuse, and Xenophobia
anagramatica's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Body shaming, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Cancer
waybeyondblue'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
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Toxic relationship
tatjanasbooks'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
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
lybe's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
I would have most likely DNF'd this if I hadn't been listening to the audiobook.
Spoiler
The amount of mostly unreflected r*p* scenes in this? What's with that?Graphic: Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Vomit, Alcoholism, Transphobia, Toxic relationship, and Suicidal thoughts
savvylit'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
**Slight spoilers ahead**
Spoiler
Either/Or was ultimately quite different from The Idiot in one primary way: Selin begins to have physical encounters with men for the first time. Throughout Either/Or, Selin mentions her desire to feel like she's living a full life - like she were a character in a novel. Thus, rather heartbreakingly, her desire to have sex is mor abstract and solely motivated by a heteronormative sense of obligation. As the book progresses, Selin is often sexually harassed and coerced into sex. The accuracy and realism of these passages is devastating and demonstrative of the need for all people to continue to demand enthusiastic consent. It's the only acceptable response for any question of physical intimacy.Graphic: Toxic friendship, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Body shaming