The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
auliarach's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Murder, Emotional abuse, Death, Rape, Gaslighting, and Violence
kristyno2001'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Self harm, Sexual content, Violence, Gaslighting, Murder, Bullying, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Rape, Blood, Sexual violence, Vomit, Death, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Cancer, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Toxic friendship, Terminal illness, and Grief
blymanor'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Death, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Blood, Classism, Alcohol, Chronic illness, Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Infertility, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Kidnapping, Murder, and Pregnancy
Minor: Alcoholism, Stalking, Vomit, Child abuse, Incest, Confinement, Death of parent, Miscarriage, and Adult/minor relationship
abbeyroad1410's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
First of all, I love books that punish the cheaters because usually they deserve it and it feels very cathartic. Because of this, the first part of the book felt good in like a twisted way. Then you realize the extent to which this woman is going to punish, and you're like "~yikes~ I think he gets it Amy."
However, Amy is one of the most compelling characters to read. She's arguably very funny, and a reader can see why she draws people in. Additionally, I adore that she points out every time she uses "and me" correctly. I love the insight to her mind and that she lays out her plan, and you do feel real sympathy for her. I don't think this novel would work as well if the reader did not simultaneously hate and empathize with both characters for the majority of the novel.
This novel also hides an important message on expectations of others and of ourselves. It has an anti-perfection thesis that underlies the plot. The reader can see that perfectionism kills Nick and Amy's marriage and leads to both of their personal downfalls.
Basically, I love this book. I texted my friend in all caps at the very end as I was so startled with the plot and the ending.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Blood
sonjaswanson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Dementia, Gaslighting, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Mental illness, Murder, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Vomit, Death of parent, Medical content, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Stalking, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Classism, and Grief
Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, Medical content, and Cancer
lousyreader157's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Grief, Cursing, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity
Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Death, Body shaming, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit and Death of parent
ginger95's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Murder, Self harm, Rape, and Blood
vaguely_pink's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Murder, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Violence, Domestic abuse, and Infidelity
Moderate: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Grief, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Death of parent, Dementia, Cursing, Alcohol, and Death
Minor: Fatphobia, Infertility, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Classism, Drug use, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Vomit, Gun violence, Medical content, Body shaming, and Cancer
nath_04's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Blood and Sexual violence
marlisenicole's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Vomit, Dementia, Infertility, Blood, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Murder, Gaslighting, Suicide, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Rape