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narpetcards'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? Yes
1.5
That being said, this innately feels ableist, sexist, racist, and while I understand that there are differences in what we find acceptable over time, I struggle to find the humour in laughing at someone who clearly is unwell. It’s only funny to laugh at people when you’re punching up, and this is very clearly punching down.
Graphic: Ableism and Mental illness
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Fatphobia
niamhbereading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
it was funny! the conflict was silly so i didn't take the book too seriously. the protagonist, ignatius, talks like a thesaurus & it's fun too read.
there were many characters & they were all distinct. they each played a role & had unique personalities, so reading each one of them was compelling.
i liked the new orleans setting. i've never been there but the author must have a genuine love for this city.
ok now for what i don't like:
every chapter followed the same formula: mrs reiley sends ignatius off to work. ignatius gets into a fight w/ someone there. they argue using big words & ignatius is a general asshole. he returns home to mrs reiley & she's distraught bc his son is an asshole. rinse & repeat. it got boring once i caught the pattern.
there's some homophobia & racism in this book. there's a black character- jones- & he speaks with a thick accent written into his dialogue. every word of his is written phonetically. i'm white so i can't 100% say this is racist, but it did rub me the wrong way. also some homophobic insults are thrown around, too.
ignatius is a fatphoic stereotype. a lot of his bad actions are followed up w/ "and he's FAT!" i'm fat too & this rubbed me the wrong way.
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Homophobia and Racism
mlewis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Racism, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual content, Slavery, Xenophobia, Dementia, and Classism
Minor: War
mscalls's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Car accident, Lesbophobia, and Classism
lucinotlucy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Classism
cwooley0324's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Minor: Homophobia