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noahsingh's review against another edition
2.0
Also frustrating ending with no real closure re: the marriages, the twins, etc
Graphic: Colonisation, Sexism, Slavery, Islamophobia, Fatphobia, and Racism
Moderate: Police brutality, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, War, Infidelity, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gaslighting, Racial slurs, Homophobia, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Racism, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Gun violence, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Lesbophobia, Self harm, Cancer, Bullying, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Cultural appropriation
nova123's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Drug abuse, War, Toxic relationship, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Gun violence
frankieclc's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Racism
Moderate: Sexism, Racial slurs, and Xenophobia
Minor: Gun violence and Sexual content
caylacolclasure's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Moderate: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Racism, War, Infidelity, and Islamophobia
lizziaha's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Cursing, Suicide attempt, Racism, Drug use, Infidelity, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Hate crime, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Islamophobia
linesiunderline's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A few words to describe Smith’s debut:
Crowded
Intimate
Because of the sometimes chaotic feel, I didn’t feel consistently connected to the narrative and there were moments when I had to knuckle down and push on to get to the next section. Still, I was ultimately rewarded by it all.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Cursing, Drug use, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Infidelity, Islamophobia, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and War
oraclebykittie's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Racism, Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Blood, Domestic abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Misogyny and Pregnancy
fionac326's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, and Xenophobia
debookgeek's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Minor: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Drug use, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, Violence, Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, and Cursing
katewilson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, Hate crime, Gun violence, Violence, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Homophobia, Ableism, Antisemitism, and Police brutality