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doublemegative's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Vomit, Cannibalism, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Minor: Body shaming
alexandrabelze'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Cannibalism, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Misogyny, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
kylosten's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Body shaming and Bullying
Minor: Cannibalism
5_doogwood_drive's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
im gonna stay in bed today.
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Violence, Cannibalism, and Murder
Moderate: Incest, Physical abuse, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Suicide
perfectcupoftea'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Gore, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Blood, Cannibalism, and Murder
haruday's review against another edition
I saw the spoiler warnings of graphic content, so I prepared myself before diving into it, but this book was so hyped I thought I could look past it. And I did for the most part.
On the surface, this story is a horror tragedy of a young girl abused and controlled by the adults around her, unable to be taken seriously, losing her voice, autonomy, right to her own body and free will. She struggles to make sense of the world and her womanhood the best she knows how, with no healthy adult figures around to guide her or to rely on. So she disassociates. Believes she is anything but an Earthling. Things become an out-of-body experience, and she is only an observer, biding her time for reasons unknown. The only solace she finds in life is her childhood "sweetheart," Yuu.
Again, unfortunately these types of horrid situations happen, with teachers taking advantage of children, family members that turn a blind eye, parents that are abusive and controlling, "friends" who have something to say about your sex life and family life, people that think they make up for their past actions by having children and contributing to the population... The book is shocking in its subject matter as it slowly unravels these gruesome experiences in an innocent, child-like perspective. Some of the thoughts are almost comedic and very fantastical, with mentions of aliens and magic. But the horror slowly dawns on you as you continue to flip the pages - a feeling that creeps up, slowly but surely, a sure warning for what's to come.
All fine. And then, it gets to the latter half of the book.
One after another, everything hits you on the head like a brick. Things happen. And I drew the last line at the
Overall, I feel very mixed about this book, so I'll refrain from giving it a rating. I can see how it's so divisive, but I did feel like it was very raw and real in the beginning half. I'm glad I was able to power through though and finish for my October reading challenge... you just probably wouldn't catch me reading it through a second time.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Cannibalism, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
nikexistiertnik'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
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Cannibalism, and Murder
Moderate: Body shaming, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Vomit
booksthoughtsandtea's review against another edition
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Gaslighting
saharz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The ending was insane but beautiful. And I appreciated this type of loved that formed out of confession, radical acceptance, freedom, and taboo. But still, off the f*cking wall.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Death of parent, and Murder
This is not a book for the weak. The content can be horrific at times and tries its best to intentional be morally repugnant. Walk carefully and at your own pace with this.emilyandthewhippet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Cannibalism, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship