sholtie's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexism, Mental illness, and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual violence, Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, and Adult/minor relationship
Much of the content surrounds sexual expectations and miscommunication, though the main sexual encounter is entered into consensually. There is brief mention/allusion to sexual abuse of one of the main characters as a child, though it is not the main focus of the bookjojo_'s review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- 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
1.5
Graphic: Sexual content and Acephobia/Arophobia
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Mental illness
Minor: Sexual violence
lucys_library's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is an amazing book with so many important topics raised. That in itself makes it hard to read though.
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
aliceloyallaleon's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
One of the first short novellas I have read. Both characters are flawed. A good commentary on how even in today’s standards, both men and women are very informed about sex and intimacy. A coming of age book that shows that one moment truly can change the course of life.
I did like like the focus on the male perspective of the issues. But I felt a lot was accomplished in such a short book.
I did like like the focus on the male perspective of the issues. But I felt a lot was accomplished in such a short book.
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual violence
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