littledeerbythecreek's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Stalking, Drug abuse, Murder, Child abuse, Addiction, and Drug use
Moderate: Rape and Violence
lyndsayscan's review
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Rape, Drug abuse, Suicide, and Self harm
karenmsecrest's review against another edition
Love the concept, but:
- Not sure this is a YA book? Drug abuse, Oxi injections, references to sexual assault. Maybe it’s YA the same way Veronica Mars is YA?
- At times, the Holmes/Watson references are clunky.
- The line “Great great great great grandfather” could be a drinking game. Counted at least 8 instances in the first third.
Moderate: Alcohol and Drug abuse
Minor: Sexual assault
rach981's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Drug abuse, Sexual violence, and Rape
louise_hamilton24's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Rape, Murder, Drug abuse, and Drug use
jkeishia's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Murder, Rape, and Drug abuse
ergaich's review against another edition
1.0
This book could have been a really fun read, but every time I found myself starting to enjoy it again, something disturbing would happen. <spolier> The entire plot point of Charlotte falling in love with a grown man and getting so angry that he would not love her back that she FRAMED HIM is exactly what fuels the idea that young girls are crazy and “asking for it.” And to have Briony orchestrate Charlottes rape was absolutely unnecessary and straight up disturbing.</spolier> The book would have been complete and good without those two points so I fail to see how they compel the story.
I would heavily NOT recommend this to any self respecting feminist.
Graphic: Child death, Drug abuse, Rape, Blood, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Murder
Moderate: Eating disorder
nisha_23's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Kidnapping, Murder, Addiction, Death, Alcohol, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, and Violence
emrie_reads's review
- 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? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Drug use, Addiction, and Death
Moderate: Stalking, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Cursing
Minor: Blood
courtneymines's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Sexual assault and Drug abuse