Scan barcode
kylieqrada's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
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
3.5
I love Victor LaValle’s writing, and the commentary in this one was super strong. It just seemed a bit long, though it kept my attention throughout.
Graphic: Confinement, Mental illness, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Ableism, Racism, and Self harm
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
shannonbauchat's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Mental illness, Suicide, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Ableism, Fatphobia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual assault
voxvenati's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Enjoyable read overall, with enjoyable characters and a mystery that presents itself in an interesting way. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t scary. Still, a good read for what it did give.
The fact that the Devil was just a guy was kind of a let down. The mystery behind him wasn’t that good of a payoff.
Pepper’s, and some of the secondary character’s, growth ended up being the most interesting part. Had the book presented itself like that early on, I might have given this a higher rating.
Pepper’s, and some of the secondary character’s, growth ended up being the most interesting part. Had the book presented itself like that early on, I might have given this a higher rating.
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Racism
stayshomeandreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Ableism, Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Racism, Violence, Forced institutionalization, and Medical trauma
More...