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stormeno's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Minor: Child abuse and Alcoholism
asourceoffiction'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
3.0
The writing is so easy to follow, with a light and funny style I was happy to keep coming back to. The humour gets really black at times, which feels inevitable given how so much of the plot deals closely with death. There are some lighter side characters to keep the tone from getting too sombre, although they all have their own issues and aren't all exactly likeable.
I particularly like how the book ends; it's one of my favourite tropes to not have everything tied up neatly with everyone well adjusted and happy. The idea remains that life isn't just fixed thanks to the events of a few pages; it's hopeful but ambiguous, and that I always find that easier to connect with.
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Alcoholism and Abandonment
lbw'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? Yes
Graphic: Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death and Alcoholism
Minor: Child abuse
lizsurber'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
4.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Abandonment, Death of parent, Alcohol, Body horror, and Death
Moderate: Vomit and Alcoholism
allyordyna'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
4.75
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Death, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Alcoholism, and Cursing
Minor: Drug use
It made me sad to see his symptoms of a panic attack, and he just brushes them off like they’re normal. My man needs therapy and healing 😭kiwialexa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Death
thevioletfoxbookshop's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Cancer and Sexual content
Minor: Animal cruelty
cafereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
mgdsmile's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Death
stacy837's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Suicide attempt