lara_k's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Torture, Murder, Body horror, Deportation, Mental illness, and War
sissiisreading's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Classism, Addiction, Deportation, Alcohol, Police brutality, and War
mdugas's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.25
While important to read for the cultural significance and interesting moral dilemma behind it, I wasn’t a big fan of this book. It was a bit repetitive and some parts were a bit too slow for me. Overall not bad writing, just not my cup of tea.
Spoiler
The psychological torture may have been realistic for the scenario but it was too graphic for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Gore, Injury/injury detail, Violence, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, and Torture
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Drug use, Deportation, Abandonment, Ableism, and Misogyny
This book may be triggering if you struggle with trauma relating to privacy, paranoia, and sexual assault, among other things.
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