bluehaneul's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jennabst's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book is an unassuming, yet harrowing depiction of the rapid descent into several forms of addiction, the lengths the mind will go to to justify addiction, and the dire consequences that can arouse from it. Selby’s writing style is a perfect fit for this type of story; and the plotlines felt natural despite being absolutely terrifying to imagine. I felt emotional this entire book, and I think this is a must read for anyone who can stomach the content.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Drug use, Addiction, Medical trauma, Drug abuse, and Sexual content
cgilmo05's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
spootmix's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent depictions of addiction. Captivating SOC narrative. Surprisingly heartbreaking.
ferris_mx's review against another edition
3.0
Well, that was bleak. Bleak bleak bleak. I felt the bleakness was somewhat exaggerated, but I wasn't there. Anyway. Don't do drugs.
elisabethbeck's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I'm now depressed
rubydodd1's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
pumpkinette's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
3.75
misanthropologist's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
misianyc's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0