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basedqt's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Bad writing, worse art. None of the characters are very sympathetic or likable. Joe Hill’s understanding of sex/gender through the “gender key” is incredibly dated and weird. The teenage boy giving an adult trucker oral was really unnecessary and gross. Seems like Joe Hill cares more about delivering shocks than an actual story.
Graphic: Gun violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
anntharai's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Entertaining story and great art work, though if you’re coming from the Netflix adaptation just know it’s darker than on screen.
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Physical abuse, Vomit, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Abandonment
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