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mixingwithmadison1's review against another edition
While the racism portrayed was indicative of the time period. It was uncomfortable to hear used so casually. I’d rather educate myself than hear it in historical fiction.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Hate crime, Racial slurs, and Racism
maxwellkb2's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, War, and Classism
bethusery's review
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
When I first started this book, I thought I’d made a mistake because it started a hair slow and I don’t DNF anything so I was scared I was going to be stuck with it. But, as soon I heard the banter between Tom and Alistair it took off. I absolutely LOVED the characters and their dialogue. It gave me Rose Code (my favorite book) vibes, but from the lives of normal Brits, as opposed to those cracking enigma. I would absolutely recommend (and already have!)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and War
Minor: Child abuse