hjk93's review against another edition
The “love story” at the heart of this novel is too disturbing to appreciate its merits.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Slavery, Drug abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Excrement, Torture, Religious bigotry, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Death, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Child abuse, Child death, and Racism
thereadingsparrow's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Pedophilia, Torture, Violence, Self harm, Child death, and Death
Minor: Vomit, Animal death, Excrement, and Abandonment
veara_'s review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Excrement, Adult/minor relationship, Religious bigotry, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Slavery and Racial slurs
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