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soft_plush's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Child death, Drug use, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Drug abuse, Cursing, Grief, Murder, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcohol, Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Alcohol and Cursing
literarylion's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
- Jake's character is fleshed-out and feels realistic; his development is extreme but logical
- It is well-paced and I can tell Korelitz planned each scene carefully to build toward the twist
- I loved the meta aspect -- a plot within a plot within a plot, the trials of being an author/writer, the multiple meanings of plot, etc.
Cons:
- The reveal felt trope-y and a bit contrived
- Anna's character and motivations don't feel believable to me
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Alcohol, Drug use, Addiction, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual assault
Minor: Abortion and Vomit
jaynovara's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Addiction, Child death, Confinement, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Cancer, Cursing, Drug use, Vomit, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Religious bigotry, and Murder