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sflory910's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Not very good if I’m being honest. Thought it was fantastic as a teen, but as an adult the writing isn’t great and the relationships are pretty toxic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Cannibalism, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Sexual violence, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
booksthatburn's review against another edition
I liked this when I was a teenager, but some stuff hasn't aged well and I'm not interested anymore.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Animal death, Sexism, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
howl's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
some nice prose here and there but other lines were a bit trite. i did appreciate that, as a YA book from the 90s, it avoided some modern staples like a heroine who insists she’s plain until the love interest declares otherwise. rather character- and relationship-driven but a bit weak on both counts. additionally, maybe i’m getting old but… …i think it’s a bit irresponsible to write a book for teenage girls in which the 16y/o female lead ends up with a 24y/o man who has also been sexually aggressive to her throughout
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Death of parent