navayiota's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
slow-paced
- 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? No
3.0
Graphic: Rape, Child abuse, Incest, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship
It was alright. I assume it was more original and edgy when it came out but now it's incredibly tame.Spoiler
The sexual assault scenes were very vivid, though.honnari_hannya's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Bullying, Incest, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Animal death and Animal cruelty
abuck_2426's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Cursing and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual content and Incest
Minor: Blood
savvylit's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
As Geryon's life progresses in the pages of this novel, it becomes clear just how masterful Carson is as a poet and storyteller. Page after page is bursting with truly gorgeous and inventive imagery. Geryon is a very endearing protagonist and I felt my heart breaking on his behalf multiple times during my reading.
Honestly, I'm finding it difficult to review this book because it is so unique. Let me leave you with a few quotes from Autobiography of Red that will hopefully demonstrate the indescribable brilliance of this book:
"He lay on his bed at night listening to the silver light of stars crashing against the window screen."
"It was the hour when snow goes blue and streetlights come on and a hare may pause on the tree line as still as a word in a book."
"And now time is rushing towards them where they stand side by side with arms touching, immortality on their faces, night at their back."
Honestly, I'm finding it difficult to review this book because it is so unique. Let me leave you with a few quotes from Autobiography of Red that will hopefully demonstrate the indescribable brilliance of this book:
"He lay on his bed at night listening to the silver light of stars crashing against the window screen."
"It was the hour when snow goes blue and streetlights come on and a hare may pause on the tree line as still as a word in a book."
"And now time is rushing towards them where they stand side by side with arms touching, immortality on their faces, night at their back."
Graphic: Sexual assault, Incest, and Toxic relationship
chuckielittle's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Incest
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Bullying
Minor: Drug abuse
readerbystarlight's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Minor: Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
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