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savreads28's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
3.0
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, Mass/school shootings, and Murder
zombiezami's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fantastic social thriller. It was heart-wrenching to read about how this fictional school abused students, knowing that in real life, so many adults think you can brutalize children into being successful adults.
There were a few plot threads that felt like they weren’t explored as much as they could have been. The ending also felt abrupt.
There were a few plot threads that felt like they weren’t explored as much as they could have been. The ending also felt abrupt.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, Gaslighting, and Classism
Moderate: Cursing, Racism, and Xenophobia
Minor: Pedophilia, Suicide, and Sexual harassment
Gangs, incarcerationrunlaurarun's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Gun violence, Racism, and Xenophobia
Minor: Murder
avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
4.25
I enjoyed the story, and the killer wasn't who I was expecting, though plenty of hints were dropped as to who it might be. I liked the focus on who these boys weren't bad kids they were just seen that way because of the color of their skin and the neighborhoods they were from. I also really liked the epilogue and seeing where they ended up.
Also the full-cast audio really drew me into the story and was amazingly done!
Also the full-cast audio really drew me into the story and was amazingly done!
Graphic: Racism and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual harassment
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