caterina's reviews
15 reviews
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Moderate: Racism and Sexism
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Blood, Murder, Death, Body horror, and Grief
Moderate: Slavery, Racism, Animal death, and Suicide
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Police brutality, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, and Confinement
Minor: Domestic abuse and Death
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Police brutality, and Death
1.0
This collection transitions from shallow, sad poetry to trite Christian poetry. It reminds me of creative writing classes in middle school, down to the unnecessary commas and clumsy rhyming. I cannot recommend this book.
1/5 stars.
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Sexism, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Death, Body shaming, Confinement, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Antisemitism and Violence
Moderate: Death and Child death
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Graphic: Confinement, Murder, Death, and Kidnapping
Minor: Racial slurs, Misogyny, Gun violence, and Incest
Did not finish book. Stopped at 18%.
2.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Ableism, Rape, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship