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deetabz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Racism, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Gun violence, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Excrement, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Miscarriage and Pregnancy
katieandkiri's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Gore, Incest, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Excrement, Kidnapping, Murder, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Gore, Racism, Suicide, Violence, Medical trauma, and Fire/Fire injury
purplepickle'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
5.0
Moderate: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Mental illness, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Miscarriage, Excrement, and Fire/Fire injury
skittles6815's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
Graphic: Incest, Mental illness, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Medical content, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, Confinement, Excrement, and Gaslighting
carmen15044's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Excrement, and Cannibalism
smozie'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Terminal illness, Excrement, Vomit, and Sexual harassment
erynlasbelin'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
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Colonisation
Moderate: Cursing, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Cultural appropriation, and Alcohol
elleonline's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
i read this book in one day. it's a very titillating read. i mean it would have be an average read but the somewhat disturbing parts made it more grittier.
i liked the characters, they feel tangible for me. although, the supposed mystery is held back halfway through the book, i think it could've been executed better than that.
Minor: Confinement, Gore, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Excrement, and Vomit
gabibrose's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Silvia Moreno-Garcia weaves insightful historical tidbits of 1950’s Mexico with disturbing imagery that slithers through the mind to paint a nightmarish gallery. Perhaps the story’s most unforgettable moments come from the acutely crafted atmosphere, extending off the page and allowing readers to experience a chilly draft or disorienting fog along with the characters. Moreno-Garcia took care with the construction of our heroine, Noemí, who could have been written off as a frivolous socialite but instead possesses a ferocity and self-awareness that bring her to life. The finale of this novel is not to be overlooked, as it incites some of the most ghoulish and heart racing storytelling I’ve read.
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Excrement