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mondovertigo's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Rape, and Pregnancy
Minor: Miscarriage and Abortion
mirrorofneptune's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I enjoyed both the pacing and the mysterious, tense atmosphere of this book. There were themes of twisted relationships, revenge, the power of strong emotion, and a uniquely female take on all of the aforementioned subjects– I enjoyed how the plot came together. That being said some fucked-up shit goes down and the ending is disturbing. Regardless would still seek out more from this author.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Death, Infidelity, Rape, and Sexual content
gleam_galore's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Rape
novelyon's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of the best books ever written. Enchi Fumiko's allusions to the Tale of Genji and subversion of classic Japanese literary tropes to empower female characters is masterful. This book will leave you thinking long after you've finished it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Mental illness, Rape, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child death, Death, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Blood, and Abortion
meganmagicmusings's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Death
Minor: Rape, Terminal illness, and Abortion
znvisser's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Mental illness, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Miscarriage, and Rape