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fairyollie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
as lovely as lesbian literature always is, and as groundbreaking and cultural as this particular novel may be, I was disappointed by the toxicity of the relationship: the jealousy and possession, the gaslighting, homophobia, and uncomfortable age gap kept me from thoroughly enjoying this cult classic. however, lesbians FTW. I would have loved a happily ever after - but the ending redeemed an otherwise iffy relationship
Graphic: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Gaslighting
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