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brothertubber's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Rape and Racial slurs
Minor: Alcoholism
gen_wolfhailstorm'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
3.5
Upon completion, I enjoyed Shawshank Redemption more than I thought I was during the moment.
I liked hearing how Andy was sort of this inspiring and living legend, but really was a normal guy just living in hope for justice.
I enjoyed Red's telling of the story, it felt more endearing than I think it would have been had Andy been telling it himself.
I loved the ending, that made me feel really happy and it had this hopeful air to it.
Of course, being King, we has his typical rascim, homophobia and sexisim sprinkled in there. Surprised it wasn't much more, if I'm honest, but I guess this is only a small book. I can't write this review without at least mentioning this.
Overall, this was a solid character study and an interesting look at life in prison from around the 1940's onwards. I'd pin this as more of a historical, slice-of-life short story, with mystery and thriller elements.
Graphic: Racism, Vomit, Confinement, Excrement, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Violence, Blood, Cursing, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Grief, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Murder, and Torture
te_ss_i's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
Graphic: Rape
chaoticnostalgia's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death, Excrement, Violence, Racial slurs, and Murder
Minor: Alcohol, Pedophilia, and Slavery
evelynnnn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Moderate: Rape
gimmiiie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Sexism, Mental illness, Excrement, Racial slurs, Murder, Rape, Forced institutionalization, Sexual assault, Racism, Alcohol, Ableism, Drug use, Confinement, and Addiction
Minor: Suicide and Vomit
phoebe20's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Rape
sharkgirlsam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Blood
gemstone'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
Graphic: Rape and Sexual violence
Moderate: Blood, Violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
annaledbetter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Confinement, Homophobia, and Torture
Moderate: Racism, Sexual violence, and Violence
Minor: Vomit, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Excrement