The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! š
lidia710's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
classism and race discussion were the highlights for me.Ā
big TWs for infidelity & domestic abuse (physical, emotional, verbal) from the abuser's POV.
while reading about the fucked up relationships the narrator has, i recognized bpd patterns/ tendencies.
overall, i thought i would enjoy it more than i have. too often it felt like a chore to read through.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Stalking
Moderate: Classism, Misogyny, and Racism
sakisreads'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 really did not regret it AT ALL.
All I can say is that the main character is thoroughly unhinged š Throughout the story I kept laughing because I didnāt know what else to do! She and the man she wants to be with need some serious help, but they are the type of people who will never seek that. I loved getting to meet everyone and get a glimpse into their lives (and their madness) š
I felt awful for the boyfriend to be fair.
I do wish it had a better ending.
Loved the way it leant into classism, Instagram life, race politics and so on. 4 out of 5 stars for me, thank you āØ
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Classism, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
thatswhatshanread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.25
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Cursing
fkshg8465's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Infidelity
dafni's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Colonisation
floatinthevoid'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? Yes
3.5
There are some aspects that I really like, but there are more aspects that disappoint my expectation.Ā
I like the overly specific description of luxury things. Or the jab at wealthy white public figures' hypocrisy, or the exploration between themes like power, intimacy, obsession, algorithm, privilege, etc.Ā
But.Ā
The social commentary itself doesn't feel natural to me, because instead of trying to incorporate those social themes in the story, the author instead write it like a punch line in an article of essay with an overtly quirky choice of words that doesn't make sense.Ā
Also, I know that an unreliable narrator often use inconsistency to entice the reader what's real or not. But there's a big gap in between the plot that feels too jarring.Ā
I agree with other reviewers that it's a bit repetitive. The ending is unsatisfactory too to say the least.Ā
So take it with a grain of salt whatever people say about this book.Ā
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Mental illness
Moderate: Violence and Toxic relationship
Minor: Physical abuse
shelfofunread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Stalking, and Infidelity
carolynlovesbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Infidelity and Toxic relationship
nreyno's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Gaslighting, Infidelity, and Toxic relationship
rosalind's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Stalking
Moderate: Cursing and Emotional abuse
Minor: Racism, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Body shaming, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, and Misogyny