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lightningmc_logyn's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The description on the jacket feels misleading to me, most of the book occurs in a particular emotional space established early on in the story. There is growth and plot progression, but it is slow and subtle. In the end, I loved this book. Klune writes about death with poignancy, gentleness and confidence. The characters feel real and they are easy to root for. I cried a lot, unexpectedly. Oh, and I will always give praise for media that includes queer characters with no homophobia present-we deserve uplifting representation.
This book is a journey following the main character Wallace, and learning who he really is. And through that, the reader perhaps gleans some fresh perspective on death and grief.
Some personal complaints, I don’t like the “person with a cane uses it to whack people into their place” trope, (canes are mobility aids, not props) and that is a common occurrence with the character Nelson. Klune’s comedy often, but not always, felt jarring. I prefer books that steadily build in complexity rather than slow burns. So, all in all this books style is not for me-but I still enjoyed it.
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Suicide, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Blood, and Medical content
The authors note at beginning offers context and illustrates death is the main theme and I found the author handles it with compassion. The main character is a ghost.k8lynn'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
4.75
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Suicide, Torture, Blood, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Dysphoria
kheabutter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
clemrain's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I had a bit of a hard time getting into this one. The start is immediately captivating but it slows considerably for a while before it picks back up again. Then it really runs.
I love the main characters. Yes, even the manager. Some side characters were very one dimensional, which is fine I suppose. But a lot of them seemed to serve the same purpose. Having a raging one for Hugo. Fr
The ending,
The writing is simple and easy. It does make me cringe sometimes, but like I’m a good way. Like I’m a teen again reading fic again. A bit repetitive and on the nose. However, again it’s exactly what makes it an easy read and doesn’t feel demeaning to the reader.
A cute and simple read littered with depressing ideas.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Suicide, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Misogyny and Sexual harassment
adalinemccormick'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: Death and Grief
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Homophobia
books_withblooms'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
4.75
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Self harm, Suicide, Death of parent, and Murder
erikagibson126's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Body horror, Child death, Chronic illness, Gore, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death and Car accident
sam_the_panda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Minor: Child death, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
readerperson'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? No
5.0
I will say a trigger warning for this book is suicide, not graphic but discussed quite a few times, there is a warning at the front of the book but I would say an extra caution to those who this may be a sensitive topic for.
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Grief
Moderate: Suicide
bussmanbooks3000'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
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Cancer, Child death, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Terminal illness, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder