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nefariousbee'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? It's complicated
3.0
the imagery and some moments were really strong. I can't deny that and I don't want to. but I just can't figure out why there needs to be so much of it.
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Racism, Sexism, Murder, and Classism
Moderate: Drug use, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, and Death of parent
Minor: Gore, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
lizziaha's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Racism, Sexism, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, War, and Classism
Moderate: Gun violence, Slavery, Antisemitism, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual assault
thecriticalreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
0.5
I borrowed Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clark from my library through the Libby App. It is the second book by Clark that I have read; I read Piranesi in 2023 and gave it 4 stars.
Graphic: Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Mental illness, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Slavery, Antisemitism, and Religious bigotry
mkaiww's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and War
Moderate: Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Violence, Medical trauma, and Gaslighting
Minor: Gun violence and Hate crime
_david_'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
4.0
The language, though challenging at times, never becomes overwhelming. In contrast to other books attempting a dry, academic style, this one strikes a balance that I found surprisingly enjoyable. The story unfolds like an epic legend and I liked the historical fantasy setting combined with the magic. Something in the way that magic was written as something that old grumpy men discuss like modern academics do to science appealed to me. It's a daunting book to pick up, but I am glad I've read it.
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Murder, and Classism
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, and War
Minor: Slavery
szuum's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Racism, Forced institutionalization, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Misogyny and Slavery
hfrancesh'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
5.0
Moderate: Violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and War
Minor: Gun violence, Racism, and Slavery
botanicpanic'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
3.5
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Racism, and War
Moderate: Gun violence, Sexism, and Slavery
beautifulminutiae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Violence
Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, and Slavery
coballe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Blood
Minor: Death, Racism, Dementia, Murder, and War