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katbotelho's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i’ve seen a lot of people complain abt the ending but i kinda liked it and felt like there was something to be said abt
i could maybe talk abt this book for hours but i’ll leave it there anyway would recommend
Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, and Classism
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Minor: Cancer and Infidelity
sadiaa's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Incest, Infidelity, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, and Alcohol
snowiceblackfruit77's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Even if I didn’t enjoy this book that much. I think it would be enjoyable for other readers.
Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism
bowlsofpasta'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? Yes
0.75
If anyone tells you this book is the “darkest” and “most twisted” book of the year than it’s probably the only book they’ve read all year. I’ve read children’s books with more gore.
The author spends way too much time rambling about shit no one cares about and less on focusing on the murders that are honestly pretty mundane.
Also, I get that the point is that the main character is a bad person. She’s like those annoying “feminist” who hate the patriarchy but then shit on other women for wearing makeup. But damn, no character development? She doesn’t learn a thing?
And that ending? Had to be the worse ending I’ve ever read in my life. Even if the book was good the ending would still have ruined the whole thing. But I supposed mold onto an already rotting dish doesn’t make too much difference anyways.
Moderate: Cancer, Cursing, Drug use, Misogyny, Sexism, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Body shaming and Grief
esv_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Cancer, Cursing, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Drug use, Eating disorder, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Stalking, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
theelliad's review against another edition
3.5
The narrative voice of this novel is hilarious and sarcastic and truly kept me engaged, alongside this the dual timeline of the story is handled well and it was structurally enjoyable and followable. That said, I was disappointed by the ending, the twist was not the best but I thought fitted the story well, it was rather the transformation in Grace (the protagonist) in the final chapters. The self sufficient, powerful and somewhat narcissistic personality she has established falls victim to the writers need for a conclusion becoming submissive, easily forgiving and a bit boring as the final events of her life are recounted; it was this, more so than the plot twist, which didn’t feel right to me. However, that said I did enjoy this book enough to speed through it in a matter of days and so I cannot judge it too harshly!
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body horror, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Classism
ladynavalon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Graphic: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
El plot twist esgeorg_11's review against another edition
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Drug use, Terminal illness, Stalking, and Car accident
bookaholic_in_wonderland's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Addiction, Body shaming, Cancer, Death, Drug use, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Blood, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol
eleanorryd'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? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Death, Violence, Stalking, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Drug use, Eating disorder, Sexism, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail