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fivebyfreakingfive's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-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
4.75
While this book had a slow start, when Loup takes over as the main character, i was hooked. The entire time i was rooting for her. This is one of the few books i have gone back and reread in my life.
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Death and Death of parent
vigil's review against another edition
this book is approximately about nothing it is advertised as, and is actually about the epic highs and lows of boxing. also i don’t enjoy the use of sexual violence for cheap revenge plots, or poor characterization (what is pilar’s personality…. genuinely?)
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Biphobia, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Trafficking, Death of parent, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, and Classism
agavemonster's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Meh! The prose didn't match up to Carey's usual richness, and I felt that the implications of migration, American imperialism, civil rights, the military-industrial complex, etc., that the story brought up were used as color and not explored in enough detail. Too many stereotyped characters as well.
Moderate: Child abuse, Violence, and Sexual harassment
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