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sarahe221's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Sexual assault
chloeam3103's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Self harm
e11en's review against another edition
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
emhromp's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This is not entirely my cup of tea, however: I am amazed at how Max Porter portrays Shy as both a difficult, angry person to be around, and as a person who needs love and understanding. As a person who is vulnerable.
Just read this, and don't worry about understanding everything you read.
Just read this, and don't worry about understanding everything you read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, and Suicide attempt