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felix's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
i really like mary renault's prose. this book dragged on a bit for me, but mostly because i really liked one of the men in the protagonist's life and didn't like the other one, and that's a feature and not a bug.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt
Minor: Racism
camillatd's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Suicide attempt, and War
amris's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: War and Injury/Injury detail
gasrat's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
The main character, Spuddy, is so relatable and the writing is witty. I'm going to read this again and again.
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia, Racial slurs, and War
btrz7's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Animal death, Drug use, Homophobia, Infidelity, Self harm, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
tyrer's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: War