mlewis'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
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, Bullying, Animal cruelty, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Eating disorder and Infidelity
kaabtik's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
A very unique premise that was executed well. The beauty in it was that it gave the readers enough of a glance of the world from all angles, but still keeping the story within that of the characters. It mirrored reality in a way that didn't come off as pretentious or too on the nose, which I appreciated. Also had me changing and fixing up my digital footprint lololol.
BOTM Discussion:
Q1: Kentuki
Do you think that something similar to the kentuki could ever exist in the real world? Would you like it to be?
Q2: Owner or dweller?
If the kentuki were real and you were to receive one (you can't say no!), would you prefer to be a dweller or to own one? Why?
Q3: The stories
Do you think the stories were easy to follow? Which ones did you like more? The creepy ones, the ones that gave just a glimpse of a connection, the sad ones...
Q4: Characters
Which character (or characters) did you like best?
Q5: The vibes
One thing I really enjoyed of this book was the subtle creepiness that emerged from time to time. What about you?
Graphic: Animal death, Sexual content, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Confinement, Death of parent, War, and Violence
sbcrra'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
4.5
Minor: Animal cruelty
allyjshand's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
pages_with_a_preoccupied_prin'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
3.5
I was really intrigued by the various characters portrayed in this novel and found the concept fascinating. I think this book looked really well at society and how people interact, considering how much everyone is interested in how other people live.
It was incredibly graphic at points, with one scene I had to actually skim read because I found it so gross.
I can't lie, but I am incredibly glad the Kentuki's don't actually exist.
Graphic: Animal death and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Sexual assault, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Adult/minor relationship, Violence, Torture, and Pedophilia
miaaa_lenaaa'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
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Slavery, and Trafficking
horizonous'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
2.0
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Confinement, and Death
Minor: Pedophilia
◦ Death = Family memberblanketpirate'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
5.0
Minor: Animal cruelty, Kidnapping, and Pedophilia
mangofandango's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty
Moderate: Confinement, Violence, and Kidnapping
This book doesn't get particularly detailed or graphic except when describing, briefly, a scene of animal suffering. But it does refer at least obliquely to pretty much any variation on "the dangers of the internet" and "why you want to be careful with your privacy in an online setting", so if references to CSA, trafficking, violence, abuse, etc would be upsetting for you, you may want to proceed with some caution.willardfillmore'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
Moderate: Sexual content and Kidnapping
Minor: Pedophilia and Animal cruelty