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autisticbucky's review against another edition
1.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Incest, Pedophilia, Vomit, Police brutality, and Injury/Injury detail
storykotori's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, and Sexual harassment
pranati_pathak05's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
quinn24's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
ghoulsghoulsghouls's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Police brutality
Moderate: Incest
tinny'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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Domestic abuse
mirandaleighhhh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
It's hard to rate this for enjoyment...it was profoundly depressing. But it is solid in its execution and deserves a 4 at least.
The imagery was 10/10...I annotated so much but these are some of my favorites.
"So small god laughed a hollow laugh and skipped away cheerfully. Like a rich boy in shorts. He whistled, kicked stones. The source of his brittle elation was the relative smallness of his misfortune. He climbed into people's eyes and became an exasperating expression."
"Liquid ache spread under her skin, and she walked out of the world like a witch, to a better, happier place."
"Pointed in the wrong direction, trapped outside their own history and unable to retrace their steps because their footprints had been swept away."
"War has made us adore our conquerors and despise ourselves."
"Ammu flew through her dream on heavy, shuddering wings, and stopped to rest just under the skin of it."
"If you're happy in a dream Ammu, does it count?
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Police brutality, Grief, Murder, Abandonment, and Colonisation
hellodebbies's review against another edition
3.5
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Incest, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Police brutality, and Colonisation
Minor: Domestic abuse, Torture, and Death of parent
meghancolbert'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I appreciate that Roy refused to sugar coat the devastating effects of trauma on the human psyche, and resisted the common temptation to force happy endings on her characters. This book will disturb and sadden you, but at the same time will prompt you to reflect deeply on human nature, love, rebellion, and free will.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexual assault, Police brutality, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content
annatan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Racism, Police brutality, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: Sexism, Xenophobia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Colonisation