abrdoodle'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
4.0
Graphic: Drug use, Suicide attempt, Child death, Abandonment, Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Grief, Mental illness, and Vomit
Moderate: Sexism, Cursing, Forced institutionalization, Bullying, Classism, Sexual content, Excrement, and Racism
Minor: Infidelity, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, and Physical abuse
brianareads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Excrement, Mental illness, Drug use, Grief, Vomit, and Death of parent
agnesg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Racial slurs, Addiction, Death, Drug use, Grief, Racism, Mental illness, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt
Minor: Alcohol, Death of parent, Excrement, and Injury/Injury detail
lupitabaeyongo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Addiction and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Racism, Drug use, Excrement, Grief, Racial slurs, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Vomit
rbacon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Excrement, Suicide attempt, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Mental illness
Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs
casey_sunshine'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
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Mental illness, Grief, Drug use, Drug abuse, Death, Religious bigotry, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, Self harm, and Excrement
Minor: Death of parent
linesiunderline's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I am only beginning to appreciate all of the things that are breathtaking about this book, that I know will linger with me, becoming part of me and how I see the world. You’re left with more questions than answers. Invitations to consider big things and small and the story of your own life.
Gifty will feel as real to you as anyone you’ve ever known. Her humanity and complexity may be the most impressive thing about this book. It’s certainly one of the most memorable. She is the heart of the novel.
Transcendent Kingdom will be one of my top reads of this year. I cannot recommend it highly enough and also have to praise Bahni Turpin’s stellar audio performance.
Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Drug abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Sexism, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Infidelity, and Vomit
Minor: Excrement, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
emmagreenwood'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
Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Animal cruelty, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Medical content, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, and Xenophobia
Minor: Cursing, Excrement, Pregnancy, Infertility, and Vomit
allisoncc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Drug abuse, Suicide attempt, Religious bigotry, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Medical content, Grief, Racial slurs, Racism, and Child abuse
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Death of parent, Xenophobia, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Suicide attempt, Sexism, Physical abuse, Vomit, Forced institutionalization, Excrement, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Misogyny and Sexual content