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mattiedancer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
- Fans of classics
- Those looking for a literary challenge with a dark and sombre theme
- Readers wanting to understand the complexities of the southern United States post the Civil War
- Abuse, Racial Slurs, Racism, Colonialism, Misogyny, Sexism, Abelism, Suicide, Emotional Abuse, Death, Death of parent, Antisemitism, Alcoholism, Alcohol, substance abuse
Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Colonisation
greystimemachine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Ableism, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, and Suicide
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Antisemitism and Death of parent
grantsharpies's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
3.0
Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Stalking, and Death of parent
econsidine's review against another edition
- 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
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