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moopish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
There were many beautifully written lines. The way that melancholy was captured was stunning. I wish there was more about the history between Brett and Jake, but that may have ruined some of the emotions the book was able to pull out of me.
I can fully understand why some people detest or find this book boring. There are plenty of parts that feel repetitive or may seem irrelevant.
The dropping of slurs was quite a shock, even for an older novel, just due to the sheer volume.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Antisemitism, and Alcohol
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Homophobia
sbgage's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Antisemitism, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Violence
ellwoo'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
4.0
Graphic: Racism and Antisemitism
hiitsmaz'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
3.75
Graphic: War
Moderate: Racism and Antisemitism
empressmolly's review against another edition
4.0
I laughed and I cried. Yes, the writing style is short and snippy and straight to the point, but don't let that fool you into breezing through it; the biggest mistake you can make with this book (I think) is refusing to slow down and let yourself think.
Moderate: Antisemitism
whillsjournal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Antisemitism
ilkarchiv's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Antisemitism
dreynoldsbook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Antisemitism
emmad861'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? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Antisemitism
Moderate: Animal death
maidinnah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Antisemitism
Moderate: Racial slurs and War