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doramag's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Abandonment
amy1608'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
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, Infidelity, Mental illness, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Excrement, Grief, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
tilla's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I wanted so much for these characters. I want it to be easier – to get better, but even when there is a second of light it is quickly snuffed out. I want the siblings to stick together. To get out but do it together but they each seem to feel alone in their shitty situation. Even as you kinda hate Agnes for how she treats herself and leaves her children to fend for themselves, you, like Shuggie and probably Leek, cannot help to root for her to get out, get better, be happy
And even though most of the book is sad and hard and heartbreaking, it manages to end on a somewhat hopeful note, even if it is not perse happy.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Homophobia, Pedophilia, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Vomit
jbln's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Homophobia, and Alcohol
mariadomarbelchior's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism and Sexual violence
Moderate: Homophobia and Violence
kaestrong's review against another edition
- 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
2.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Homophobia, and Rape
annagerman's review against another edition
- 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: Addiction, Alcoholism, Homophobia, Death of parent, and Outing
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
stefson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Addiction and Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual assault, Vomit, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Minor: Terminal illness
katlouisee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Self harm, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child abuse, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Vomit, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Excrement
anna_17793's review against another edition
- 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: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Homophobia, Rape, and Sexual assault
Minor: Physical abuse