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kira20's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Animal death, Violence, Excrement, Vomit, Car accident, Death of parent, and Classism
madelinequinnee'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
5.0
I decided to read this book because i’m a big fan of Nicole Dollanganger and i know she takes a lot of inspiration from this series. I knew what to expect when going into this, but it didn’t make it any less horrific. I didn’t, however, anticipate this to be so sad. I ended up feeling really connected to the characters by the end, and Cory’s death made me cry.
I think this book can go in the same category as Lolita, they’re both beautifully written but contain dark content
Graphic: Animal death, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
ash122'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Torture, Blood, and Car accident
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Animal death, Incest, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Car accident
ariannay111's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Animal death, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
isibeal's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Sexism, and Death of parent
Moderate: Ableism, Body shaming, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Classism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cursing, Self harm, Blood, Vomit, and Car accident
jordan_uhden's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Classism
hue's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
toofondofbooks_'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
4.0
Having said that, the writing itself isn't that great. The story itself had me hooked from page one though.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
hapikohw's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
brianathebookdragon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.75
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, and Death of parent
Minor: Child death and Car accident