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emilyb84's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Drug use
clotalksbooks's review against another edition
3.25
But it was also the characters that made my rating drop. I felt the journey and character development of some of the characters, especially the MC, confusing. Initially the way other characters were treating Buck I felt so unjust as they were saying he changed etc. but as we were in his head we couldn't see how he had changed so it came out of nowhere. Buck then seemed to flip a switch and act in such a way that didn't seem realistic to his character (can't say more without spoilers). Thoughts and actions just seemed to jarr. This made me feel doubtful of the story and lost me a bit.
It's certainly a journey this book. It was chaotic and felt almost like acceptance of the issues it was commenting on. The book ends by self-marketing itself in an indulgent way, I'd have thought it more important the message is consumed by people, whether that is in a shiny first edition or second-hand. Buck is, after all, about passing on the wisdom...
This is the lowest I have rated a book that made me feel such emotion, and I must admit I keep changing my mind. Some parts made me put it down and not want to pick it up again, whereas others had me devouring through the pages. Overall though, for me the glimmers of greatness got outweighed by the Wolf of Wall Street-like madness (not as well executed) and illegal antics that made it nonsensical, and so I can't give it more even though I at times wanted to. If you buy it (as I'm not allowed apparently to lend you my copy), brace yourself for the similes...
Graphic: Drug use, Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence
kriskelly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
anitaconchita's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Torture and Violence
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
alexstartsthings's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.25
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Death of parent, Cultural appropriation, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Cancer, Drug use, Slavery, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Medical content, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit and Outing
jillaay_h's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Medical content, Death of parent, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, and Classism
okaymistelyn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
i will say though that the some of the narrative/writing style wasn’t really for me. i get that it’s meant to be a satire from a more immature perspective, but parts of it made me roll my eyes. regardless, it was a pretty quick read so i would recommend it.
Graphic: Ableism, Racial slurs, Racism, and Death of parent
franceselsie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Racial slurs
josie2k'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
Graphic: Cursing, Racial slurs, Racism, Death of parent, Cultural appropriation, and Alcohol
sgs's review against another edition
4.0
I found 90% super disturbing and hard to read, so be mindful, don’t go in for a lighthearted read.
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Terminal illness, Violence, Kidnapping, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Dysphoria