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mg_lucacv's review
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I had to read this text for my studies. I think it's a very interesting text and would definitely recommend it. Just make sure to read the content warnings because there is a lot in this that could be triggering.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder, and War
Moderate: Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Gun violence, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Blood, Medical trauma, and Alcohol
mmefish's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
I wasn’t aware that it’s magical realism, otherwise I’d never pick it up (I’m already not a fan of short stories but I was curious to read about Iraq). Unfortunately, the amount of violence for the sake of violence put me off (and in a bad mood) plus I did not get most of the stories. However, I’m not saying that this collection is bad — it definitely depicts war in a gripping way — it’s just really, really not my thing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Murder, and War
Moderate: Rape, Cannibalism, and Fire/Fire injury
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