lynxpardinus's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism and Bullying
Moderate: Grief, Sexual content, Vomit, War, Classism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Racism, Sexual harassment, Stalking, and Misogyny
Minor: Islamophobia, Antisemitism, and Incest
The relationship between the protagonist and the title character, which can be read as romantic, has an age gap of several years, which in the case of this interpretation is questionable given that they first met as children. There are also some uncomfortably romantic interactions between the protagonist and the title character's mother.nozomi's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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
4.25
It was going perfect but the final chapters were a mess. And in the final pages it was like the author got tired to write.
Spoiler
Also, the character of Demian's mother didn't add to the story and the main plot. Much less the reciprocal romantic love between her and Sinclair. It seems at the same time an excuse to deny the gay subplot and a projection of the authors desires. It only explains itself as a dream state of the protagonist.Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Sexism, Stalking, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Misogyny, and Toxic friendship
Minor: War
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