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dev921'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
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Racism, Slavery, Torture, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
dexkit10's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Slavery, Torture, Car accident, Colonisation, and War
bedtimesandbooks'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
2.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Torture, Blood, Kidnapping, Car accident, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
puggreader'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
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Murder
singlespeedahead's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Torture
lcg527'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
2.25
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Gun violence, Racism, and Violence
kimveach'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: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
bookthia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Animal death, Violence, and Murder
claudiaslibrarycard'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
5.0
Throughout this book, we learn more about the characters’ pasts in flashbacks interspersed with the deadly safari. The character development was top notch. I was impressed by the relatability of each character. Bohjalian clearly did extensive research and he defies my general opinions of most white male authors. I was impressed with how he wrote female characters and characters of color. His portrayal of racism focused on criticism rather than normalizing it or using it as a plot device.
I am not typically an adventure reader but this book sucked me in and I loved it. The twist/reveal at the end was satisfying. I recommend this one for anyone who likes adventure, tension, human vs. nature, and Old Hollywood.
Graphic: Gun violence and Violence
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Blood
booksta_lana's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Animal death