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ronbert's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
2.75
freddie's review
5.0
Unlikeable character whom you want to root for - what's not to like? But I guess that writing also highlights spectacularly how messy - and nuanced - things are when it comes to certain queer experience.
ana_julia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
easytocrash's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
james1star's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I have thoughts but I don’t know what them thoughts are… it had lots of good parts but also a fare few bad bits too so Yhh. I think I’ll give this a reread and then update this review. Probs a 4 star but things can change.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Domestic abuse, and Xenophobia
Minor: Homophobia, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Rape, Pedophilia, Racism, Genocide, Child abuse, and Sexual assault
bookishnanna's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book a month ago, and it’s still something I think about every day. This book is so well written, the plot is *chef’s kiss* and the historical context made it very realistic.
When I think about our main guys my heart breaks. Sometimes, I wake up in the middle of the night and think about how so many feelings can fit into such a short book. I have a really hard time feeling empathy for fictional characters, but this book made me feel it all.
I wish this book came with a pack of tissues.
When I think about our main guys my heart breaks. Sometimes, I wake up in the middle of the night and think about how so many feelings can fit into such a short book. I have a really hard time feeling empathy for fictional characters, but this book made me feel it all.
I wish this book came with a pack of tissues.