mkwheelock's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Addiction, and Murder
Minor: War and Miscarriage
sugarbowl's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
an incredibly atmospheric and strange story where nothing much happens until the surprising, wrenching end. repetition is used to great effect. blue, blue, everything is blue. it drenches you in melancholy and swallows you like the sea. it feels extremely current even though it’s 18 years old, but this does align with booksta preoccupation with this book currently. loved it. i think i might like to read the print version next time.
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder
bi_n_large's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Murder
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