The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
lordofcinder21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Murder, Violence, and Racism
booonbooon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Domestic abuse, Violence, Gaslighting, and Religious bigotry
macnroll's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Violence, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Self harm
Minor: Sexual content
joe05's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Violence, Torture, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Racial slurs
kamrynharned's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Mass/school shootings and Violence
alyssabug711's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
𝐶𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑖𝑒 is a complex horror book that explores many themes; those that stand out most to me investigate and celebrate the “naturalness” of female anatomy. It may be odd to phrase it this way, but parts of this book remind me a bit of the “WAP” music video. Both texts celebrate female sexuality and anatomy (very differently, mind you.) I love how Carrie’s power stems from her womanhood. She is not powerful 𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑜𝑓 the menstrual cycle, etc., but 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑓 it.
Of course, this is all my opinion. Others could surely point to Carrie’s abilities as a way to fight against her mother’s violent/hyper-religion or, simply, as a way for Carrie to come into her own.
There’s a lot to say here. I guess I just really enjoyed this novel. Hope you do/did too!
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Murder, and Sexual violence
detroitsouthwestlover's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Blood, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Racial slurs, Self harm, Murder, Religious bigotry, Child abuse, Violence, Body shaming, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Body horror, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Physical abuse
traceyanderson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Genocide, Gore, Grief, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Bullying, Classism, Death of parent, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Mental illness, and Murder
itsheyfay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Animal death, Religious bigotry, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Murder, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Bullying, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Car accident, Classism, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Abandonment, Fatphobia, Sexual violence, and Self harm
Minor: Rape, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Antisemitism, and Miscarriage
adrienne_rennie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual harassment, Violence, Cursing, Death of parent, Gore, Death, Mental illness, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Body shaming, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Sexual content, Cursing, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Racial slurs, Racism, and Car accident