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gen_wolfhailstorm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Upon completion, I enjoyed Shawshank Redemption more than I thought I was during the moment.
I liked hearing how Andy was sort of this inspiring and living legend, but really was a normal guy just living in hope for justice.
I enjoyed Red's telling of the story, it felt more endearing than I think it would have been had Andy been telling it himself.
I loved the ending, that made me feel really happy and it had this hopeful air to it.
Of course, being King, we has his typical rascim, homophobia and sexisim sprinkled in there. Surprised it wasn't much more, if I'm honest, but I guess this is only a small book. I can't write this review without at least mentioning this.
Overall, this was a solid character study and an interesting look at life in prison from around the 1940's onwards. I'd pin this as more of a historical, slice-of-life short story, with mystery and thriller elements.
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Police brutality, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
lbaclian's review against another edition
4.0
Minor: Death, Sexual assault, Excrement, and Police brutality
chaoticnostalgia's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Death, Racial slurs, Violence, Excrement, and Murder
Minor: Pedophilia, Slavery, and Alcohol
gimmiiie'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? No
3.0
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Confinement, Drug use, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Excrement, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Suicide and Vomit
annaledbetter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Homophobia, Rape, and Torture
Moderate: Racism, Sexual violence, and Violence
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Excrement, and Vomit
maddiefight's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Excrement, Police brutality, and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Drug use, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, and Suicide attempt