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teh_niarr's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, and War
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent and Alcohol
astridrv's review against another edition
Picked this one up because the intensity of female friendships in childhood is a favourite theme of mine. I felt like it was a bit too long, with many flat portions, and the main character’s boomer observations made me roll my eyes a few times. That said, the middle section is extremely strong. I think this book so finely describes what social pressure and being socialized as a woman feels like. Everything about performing femininity, the impossibility of ever succeeding at it, the consequences for those who fail, the learned inner eye for any missteps, the harsh self harm and punishment for these failings, and the internalized misogyny that pushed us towards safe, free boys - everything is in here. Also the long descriptions, especially of childhood field trips, make this a very sensory book which I appreciate. “Ten plates” will stay with me for a long time.
Graphic: Bullying, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Abortion, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Blood
Minor: War
kou_'s review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Suicide attempt
eg_demps's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Body shaming and Toxic relationship
strong emphasis on gender binary in this book, especially the sections reflecting on her adult life
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