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kiki_h's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
young_neil_'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
4.75
Moderate: Suicide attempt
an_library_stan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It's a meditation on loneliness and isolation. The protagonist Eleanor is immensely lonely at the start of the book. She builds somewhat of a community with Luke, Theo and the Dr, has the potential for lasting connection, especially with Theo. But then the house, Eleanor, and increasing the others in the house isolate her. (She was somewhat of an outsider within the group to begin with).
The scariest parts of the book for me involve isolation. Things feel manageable when the group faces dangers together. It's the moments when Eleanor is alone, even in the presence of others that are most unsettling.
The introduction dispelled the possibility that Eleanor is gay. I think Miller has the right take that Eleanor is so childlike compared to the others that she doesn't really feel that type of attraction towards Theo. But Theo definitely seems fruity, and attracted to Eleanor at first.
"I think we are only afraid of ourselves," the doctor said slowly.
"No." Luke said. "Of seeing ourselves clearly and without disguise."
"Of knowing what we really want," Theodora said. She pressed her cheek against Eleanor's hand and Eleanor, hating the touch of her, took her hand away quickly. "I am always afraid of being alone," Eleanor said, and wondered, Am I talking like this? Am I saying something I will regret bitterly tomorrow?
Overall liked the book a lot. Have only seen a bit of the show but they struck me as very different. This is more of a slow psychological thriller vs. the show starting out immediately with an oh shit run energy.
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Suicide
poirot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide, Blood, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Alcohol
nightisareader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
aas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
bluerskies's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Suicide and Suicide attempt
Minor: Child death and Death of parent
louiepotterbook's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Moderate: Body horror, Body shaming, Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Dysphoria
rebelstorm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Quality of writing: 5
Plot development: 4
Pace: 4
Characters: 3
Enjoyability: 4
Ease of reading: 3
Moderate: Suicide and Suicide attempt
mal8181's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt