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saskia6's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Police brutality, Mass/school shootings, and Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Racial slurs, Racism, Blood, Grief, and Alcohol
dasha_musa'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
4.5
The movie was great; the book was even better (don't come for me).
Mafia crime thrillers aren't really my cup of tea, but I decided to read this because it is a classic -- and now I see why it is a classic! The movie is great if you'd like a TL;DR version (with the author's involvement in production it follows the book extremely closely but keeps it snappy with the most important points), but I enjoyed the book because I really got to know the characters. I mean, so much so that I really understood what they were thinking and why. At times it was a little slow, jumping from character to character, but the tension and action made up for it. The book also really nailed the whole atmosphere; it's like I was living it. I also enjoyed the opportunity to learn a bit more about the history and culture of Italy and the Mafia. I appreciate the themes of law and order, justice, power, loyalty, and The Family's take on them. And honestly? What a slam-dunk ending -- the power moves to end all power moves.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse
mondovertigo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Police brutality, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Body shaming, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Excrement, and Abortion