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carmon_conover's review against another edition
2.0
I DO NOT recommend this book. I had my own reasons for reading it, and I only gave it 2 stars because Updike is an amazing writer. The characters were interesting but the plot was disturbing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cancer, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Alcohol
fishflo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Violence, Murder, and Alcohol