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letter_planet's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Fine enough as a youth novel, although plagued by an unlikable protagonist and an author who uses an immigrant child as an object for the plot, rather than viewing him as his own character. Also heavy on stereotypes about that immigrant child.
Content Warnings
Minor: Xenophobia
someonelikeblue's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, and Car accident
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Body shaming, Child abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Sexism, Xenophobia, Blood, Excrement, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Gun violence and War