ailaw_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Fatphobia
Minor: Sexual content
someonestia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Domestic abuse, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Bullying, Alcoholism, and Body shaming
dianaaguilar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Minor: Alcoholism, Classism, Addiction, Body shaming, Racism, Fatphobia, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
lenawijn'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? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Cultural appropriation, Domestic abuse, Body shaming, Xenophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Cursing, Racial slurs, Racism, Alcoholism, and Bullying
lildookz'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? Yes
4.25
Minor: Self harm, Cursing, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Bullying, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Alcoholism, Racism, and Child abuse
irisvdn's review
- 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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Blood, Violence, Alcohol, Fatphobia, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, and Body horror
jailynxpaige's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Pedophilia, Sexual harassment, and Panic attacks/disorders
glfowler's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Child abuse
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Physical abuse
tannerlauren's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, and Racism
ellaticonstellation's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Spoiler
There are many disturbing things in this book; Domestic abuse, compulsive lying, violence, and bullying. I don't condone all these things. It's disgusting!All bullies and abusers need to go to therapy to be better people. (I know they are fictional; I'm talking about their real-life counterparts)
For some reason, I was drawn to this book, maybe because I was curious about their lives, aka Asian guy who is lost and a girl who knew who she was.
I hate that uniqueness and self-expression were teased or bullied. (for example, how Eleanor dressed or Park's eyeliner)
I can only imagine domestic abuse. I always wonder why people can't get out of abusive people, but it's far beyond easy due to the manipulation, pain, and control over them by the abuser. It pains me that people experience these kinds of things.
Richie needs jail time!!!
My heart broke every time Eleanor and the kids had to live and their basic needs were deprived. It must be hard to raise five children with a minimum or below minimum wage; I get the perfume; it was a luxury, but toothpaste? Oh my god!
Honestly, I was worried in the last few pages that Eleanor and Park might not reconnect, but thank the heavens, they did.
I wanted to believe that the three words are I love you, I miss you. Haha!
Graphic: Alcohol, Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Violence, Abandonment, Body shaming, Physical abuse, and Toxic friendship