itsgeesus's reviews
10 reviews
- 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
3.5
I would say, however, that the way Hella was written in was fairly misogynistic, whether by accident or not. At times, it felt as if her absence was used by David to justify his affair with Giovanni, rather than David wanting to explore because he genuinely felt attracted to Giovanni. Even with Hella around, the way David spoke about her and other women felt weird, like even for 1956 society. The vibe I got was "men are superior, women are just mistresses". That was the only thing to have pulled me away from such a story.
Minor: Sexual content, Transphobia, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Death of parent, and Murder
Did not finish book. Stopped at 38%.
All I can say is yikes.
Moderate: Sexual content and Biphobia
Minor: Rape and Homophobia
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Grief, Domestic abuse, and Blood
Minor: Cancer, Abortion, Alcoholism, Death, Suicide attempt, Addiction, Outing, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Alcohol, Chronic illness, and Death of parent
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Self harm, Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Death of parent, Physical abuse, Cannibalism, Drug use, Pedophilia, Body horror, Transphobia, Adult/minor relationship, Murder, Terminal illness, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Mental illness
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The premise of the book was promising, but I was left disappointed and uncomfortable. Attitudes towards the LGBTQIA* community and victim blaming were honestly disgusting, and I genuinely had to put the book down and step away from sheer frustration. That being said, there were some brief moments I did enjoy. At times, it was witty and decently written, and it was moments like those that convinced me to stick it through until the end.
Minor: Drug abuse, Homophobia, Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Biphobia, and Death of parent
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Murder, Misogyny, Rape, Alcohol, Addiction, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexism, Alcoholism, Torture, War, Physical abuse, and Death
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Genocide, Violence, War, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Racism, Murder, Sexual content, Chronic illness, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual violence, Torture, Miscarriage, Rape, Slavery, Suicide attempt, Abortion, and Kidnapping
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Death of parent and Death
Minor: Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Cancer, and Miscarriage
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Mental illness
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
Minor: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence