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greatexpectations77's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I had strange feelings about this one. It did feel like Otessa Moshfegh, which wasn't my jam, so it makes sense that this one hit me a little weird too. I haven't quite pinpointed what I wasn't in love with about the writing, but I do admire that this kind of self-centered pleasure-seeking is being done by women (and women of color) characters and not white men. So maybe it's not my thing, but I'm glad that it's happening.
Graphic: Abortion and Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Chronic illness, Drug use, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Infidelity, Racism, Sexual content, Blood, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
mlewis's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Cancer, Drug use, Infidelity, Racism, Blood, Cultural appropriation, Sexual harassment, and War
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