Scan barcode
kingaisnotcool's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Minor: Biphobia, Child death, Death, Drug use, Homophobia, Infertility, Mental illness, Sexism, Forced institutionalization, Car accident, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, and War
benbarnacle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis
apersonfromflorida's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Drug use, Sexism, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Police brutality, and Grief
Minor: Addiction, Cancer, Infertility, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, and War
atamano's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Drug use, Infidelity, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content and War
joyjoyjoy's review against another edition
5.0
This is just totally my kind of book. Queer characters get to exist unapologetically, and the premise of the book is so exactly my thing that it's ridiculous. I still haven't found a way to process the ending, or what the hell was going on with Jasper, but I will.
Anyway, Elf is my new hero and I want to play psychedelic folk-jazz-rock now.
I would also like to note that this book takes place in the 60s, and as such the language used and viewpoints shown are definitely outdated sometimes. Take heed of the trigger warnings. Specific instances include a couple of mentions of the words "poof"/"queer"/"f*g" etc, some cultural appropriation of Native American imagery, and the use of the historically misogynistic and racist epithet directed against Indigenous women that I don't want to write out (it starts with 's'). The overall tone of the book is quite accepting and positive, but these things do come up. As for the representation of mental illness, I can't give a verdict on that.
Graphic: Drug use, Police brutality, Grief, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Cultural appropriation, and War
marytylerr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Child death and Drug use
Minor: Racism
thevillainschronicles's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis
schizophrenia is used as a plot point so BEWARE.claire_builds_a_stair's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis