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nglidk's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Incest, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Transphobia, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Classism
readingbrb's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Incest, Racial slurs, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Ableism, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Racism, and Transphobia
Minor: Toxic relationship
catcherinthepi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Ableism, Fatphobia, Racism, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Eating disorder, Incest, and Classism
Minor: Death of parent
mollyv's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I can see why it has the praise it does, to read about such a confidently queer female character in a book written in 1973 and set even earlier was really interesting. To see the struggles that came with being queer and working class in the USA at the time was also very illuminating.
However, the stance the book takes on some issues disturbed me. The acceptance of incest was particularly jarring and made me extremely uncomfortable. The several dub-con moments between the main character and others was also difficult to read and never critically discussed. The bandying about of slurs and racist opinions was also something that was not handled as well as I would have liked. There was also very weird adult/minor sexual relationships and moments which were extremely uncomfortable but not called out. Be warned it is also very sexual, this is not a criticism, but it was something I was not expecting to that extent and did find a little difficult at times, especially when the main character was a child.
Overall, as a queer woman I am glad I read it due to its importance to the community but I do not know if I could recommend it to others without a whole slew of warnings attached.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Incest, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Child abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Antisemitism, Lesbophobia, and Outing
Minor: Ableism, Infertility, Infidelity, and Suicide
raesengele's review against another edition
- 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
1.5
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual content, Lesbophobia, and Outing
Moderate: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Biphobia, Fatphobia, Incest, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Excrement, and Antisemitism
shewantsthediction's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Incest, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Antisemitism, Abortion, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism and Grief