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seapotatohowisitalrtaken's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, and Toxic friendship
tayaingrid's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, and Colonisation
vixenreader's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The prose is dense, but the themes are accessible, and makes a great entry point into Joyce’s body of work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Religious bigotry, and Classism
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Child death and Sexism
Be aware that the book also discusses poverty, debt, vivid descriptions of hell, dogmatic attitudes, and internal shame.serendipitysbooks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry
Moderate: Bullying and Physical abuse
alexander_'s review
challenging
dark
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry
Moderate: Bullying