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nancycala's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Vomit, Antisemitism, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
emeraldjulep's review against another edition
I am just so glad Updike and the other ‘Johns’ (they are all John) are no longer held as a shining example of who to read and how to write. Middle age male authors of 1970ish with no clue about real women.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming and Misogyny
decembermagpie's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Body shaming, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Hate crime, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Blood, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship