readerette'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? No
3.0
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, that she's a character Satan made up,Spoiler
challenge Satan, since she decided to amass armies and change the landscape of Hell and what her armies do with their eternitiesThe story only really stands out for its dramatization and mocking of greenwashing, teenage relationships, Hollywood, and wealth. It's hard for me to recommend because while it's one of the more approachable of Palahniuk's books, it also lacks substance. In the audiobook narrated by Sophie Amoss, there are a few mispronunciations and possible editing mistakes.
If I squint, the story may be written as is because
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Satan did in fact make it up, isn't a great writer, and wants us to find Madi annoying and excessively self-demeaning so that we cheer for him in the final battleSpoiler
want Satan to winGraphic: Torture, Violence, Gore, and Sexual content
Moderate: Abortion, Drug use, Fatphobia, Racial slurs, Miscarriage, Racism, and Cursing
grey_jayne's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I do adore when Chuck Palahniuk leans into horror fantasy so this did still hook me after a while. Lurid creativity abounds with a thick layer of grime. You do need a steel stomach for these descriptions, as per usual.
Excited for the sequel now. Gonna get the print book and audiobook ready together soon.
Graphic: Death, Fatphobia, Racial slurs, Vomit, Excrement, Abortion, Body horror, Body shaming, Child death, Self harm, Suicide, and Gore
hschlecht's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Chronic illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Homophobia, Mass/school shootings, Cancer, Body shaming, Racial slurs, Racism, Child death, Classism, Death, Fatphobia, and Gun violence
sardinita'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
4.0
Moderate: Fatphobia, Murder, and Body shaming
Minor: Abortion, Terminal illness, Suicide, Homophobia, Cancer, and Excrement
This book is a very interest read but I did have to dial down how sensitive i’d get to things that are listed in the triggers. Most are satirical and casual mentions but just wanted to list them for people who might have a harder time with them 💕fashinator1985's review against another edition
Moderate: Fatphobia
imtonysturtle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
Moderate: Body shaming, Child death, Classism, Death, Drug use, Fatphobia, Racial slurs, Cursing, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Addiction, Excrement, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Toxic friendship, Body horror, and Bullying
Minor: Antisemitism, Torture, Eating disorder, Mass/school shootings, Religious bigotry, and Terminal illness
lindseyrenee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Death, Fatphobia, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
Moderate: Cursing, Drug use, Excrement, Injury/Injury detail, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Violence, Vomit, and War
Minor: Abortion, Emotional abuse, Grief, Mass/school shootings, and Suicide
cubistvowels'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? It's complicated
1.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Pedophilia