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jhbandcats'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
5.0
When I read one of Cosby’s books, I think about it for weeks afterward. The main characters, even some of the dirty ones, are sympathetic and wind up in some really awful sh1t while the villains are despicably vile. The plots are compelling page-turners - I read this all in one go. I’m sitting here trying to write this, feeling gobsmacked by the wild trip Cosby took me on. It’s impossible for me to describe how magnificent his writing is.
I have no idea how Cosby comes up with his complex plots, his mix of struggling good guys and evil bad guys. How many synonyms for compelling are there? He writes with a depth of emotion; it’s clear he really loves his characters.
As someone with a phobia of religion, I hesitated to read this. I needn’t have worried. Cosby shows how seemingly altruistic people manipulate religion and its adherents to get what they want. There are a handful of devout believers here but the rest are either pretending and / or milking it for all they can get.
I can’t wait for Cosby’s next book. He is beyond talented.
Graphic: Cursing, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
jamie_rich's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
And I can't stand the way women are described in this one 😬🥴
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Police brutality, Trafficking, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
josie2k'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
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
d34dly_d34dly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexism, Violence, Religious bigotry, and Alcohol
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, and Blood
booksteader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
🚨🚨🚨🚨Would recommend with some caveats, and only to a certain type of reader.
Speaking of recommendations, thank to you Stephen from Fred & June's Books for introducing me to something totally new!
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Car accident, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death
horizonous's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Suicide, Police brutality, Car accident, and War
Minor: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Excrement, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
teaselkie'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
2.75
Graphic: Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content
the_boozy_baking_bibliophile's review against another edition
5.0
Cosby is a master of the art of writing complicated, flawed characters that still have you rooting for them as they’re breaking someone else’s jaw. If you like gritty crime novels that are full of despicable characters and people who will do whatever it takes to rid the world of that evil - even if it means walking a fine line between vengeance and justice - this is a must read.
And it was his first novel. So far, they’re all fucking glorious.
Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Police brutality, and Murder
ashmcdaniel1621's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Racial slurs
Minor: Sexual content
kellyskubic's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual violence