noahsingh's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really liked this book but tbh I think its quite fucked that the only bigoted view expressed in this book that isn't questioned/critisized by the narrative/other characters is transphobia
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Racism, Colonisation, and Racial slurs
Minor: Slavery and Transphobia
zombiezami's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
This book was fantastic: beautifully written with complex characters. I found myself liking Barry in spite of myself. His attitudes rubbed me the wrong way and often reminded me of male family members whom I find exhausting. Even so, I found myself very entertained by him and feeling compassion for him as a human. I thought he was excellent as an untrustworthy narrator.
Graphic: Homophobia, Infidelity, and Alcohol
Moderate: Hate crime, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Racism, Eating disorder, Death of parent, Sexual content, Misogyny, Grief, and Mental illness
Minor: Sexual violence, Slavery, Domestic abuse, Colonisation, Drug use, Child death, and Police brutality
ageismjessreadsthings's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia and Infidelity
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Misogyny, and Abandonment
Minor: Death, Mental illness, Slavery, Colonisation, Cursing, and Drug use
CW for fairly long and in-depth descriptions of postnatal depression.
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