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pettyreader's review against another edition
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Dementia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Sexual harassment
mrjln's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Though there were Black characters and one trans woman, in my opinion this book is not diverse since they were not well written. Coco Melors should have hired a sensitivity reader or researched more into the experiences of these marginalised groups of people. Also the slur with the g-word was used.
With this bad representation it would have been better if all characters were cis white.
Besides that it felt like reading about different kinds of rich white assholes that are addicted to drugs and destroy themselves and others and do not communicate with others.
I di understand where the hype comes from though, because I do like the style and it's intriguing to find out how all these mosaic pieces fit together.
With this bad representation it would have been better if all characters were cis white.
Besides that it felt like reading about different kinds of rich white assholes that are addicted to drugs and destroy themselves and others and do not communicate with others.
I di understand where the hype comes from though, because I do like the style and it's intriguing to find out how all these mosaic pieces fit together.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Alcohol
Minor: Racial slurs and Sexual harassment
freyanjani's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
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
3.5
the reviews for this are a mess and so was it. i guess it’s trying to do the whole mediocre people in mediocre situations, human relationships type of reflective story but it just didn’t hit the way it’s supposed to. it’s too long, for one. and the narrative is all over the place, which i usually dont mind, but it just seemed erratic—maybe that’s the whole theme i dont know. lots of the characters are so stereotypical of their race/sexuality, in my opinion, and there were some parts that i think was unnecessary and even a little offensive.
(see: sugar glider)
it got better right at the end and i finally felt the warm, emotional feeling i was supposed to get the whole book. i can appreciate this book, but i don’t love it and it’s such a shame because i REALLY wanted to.
it got better right at the end and i finally felt the warm, emotional feeling i was supposed to get the whole book. i can appreciate this book, but i don’t love it and it’s such a shame because i REALLY wanted to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Rape, and Sexual violence