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micaelacccc's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
3.0
Graphic: Ableism, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism and Suicide
Minor: Death and Death of parent
theoriginalallison's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Antisemitism, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
econsidine's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I doubt anyone needs me to tell them this is a Good Book, but yes, it is considered a masterpiece by many, and justifiably so. If you’re like me and your close reading skills need some dusting off, the appendix is crucial. Also, to save you a degree of the confusion: there are 2 Quentins.
Otherwise, it’s a beautifully inscrutable and captivating novel that treats everyone, even people I would hate in real life, with equal lack of cruelty or sentimentality. I had no idea what was happening half the time yet couldn’t put it down. I want to reread it immediately.
Otherwise, it’s a beautifully inscrutable and captivating novel that treats everyone, even people I would hate in real life, with equal lack of cruelty or sentimentality. I had no idea what was happening half the time yet couldn’t put it down. I want to reread it immediately.
Graphic: Ableism, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, and Suicide
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