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mbrogs2024's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Torture, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
imbored_soillread's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-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
3.5
I enjoyed reading it, and it was well written, a true classic, but I can’t help feeling that in this instant, the movie is better than the book. Wesley seemed almost abusive in the book and I get that it was due to his own pain and trying to save Buttercup, but it doesn’t excuse how he treats her.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Blood, and Kidnapping
Minor: Ableism, Gore, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury
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