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cubon'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
2.0
Pierrot and Rose have no chemistry as well. They seem like twins(?) almost. I tried to find anything were we could see an actual connection and mutual understanding that wasn’t written direct and painfully obvious. I mean cmon „You are my Napoleon,” ???
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexism, Pedophilia, Misogyny, Rape, Trafficking, Toxic relationship, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Drug use, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Drug abuse, Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, Vomit, Toxic friendship, Stalking, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Miscarriage, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Death, Classism, Child death, Child abuse, Addiction, Abortion, and Abandonment
Moderate: Abandonment
shannaism's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Like other reviews mention the writing is laden with similies but I wasn't bothered by it. Really, I find it can be rather illustrative. Ultimately, what garnered the 3stars was the fact that the storytelling doesn't allow you to become invested in the characters and by the finish you feel very little satisfaction at its ending. I found that I didn't care much about anything; not the supposed tragedy, or the whimsy. Nothing seems to strike a chord or fill you with as much wonderment as it promised. And my 3 I think is generous because at least it wasn't a terrible book.
Graphic: Abortion, Addiction, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, Drug use, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, and Sexual assault
kiwieroses's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
O'Neill has a way with words that is incredibly unique and unlike anything I have read before, which takes you up and down through tragedy and triumph, and I just wish I could thank her in person for making such a stunningly heartbreaking piece of art.
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Drug abuse, and Pedophilia
Minor: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Murder
The graphic TWs are explicitly stated and detailed in the book, or are central to the plot and character personalities. If you have not had trauma from these situations, it will likely be a little hard to get through, but not unbearable because the book is written in the tone of a bedtime story for kids (it's complicated but beautiful). If you have had trauma from these graphic situations, I would suggest skipping this book, because it may be a bit much. The minor TWs are only very lightly inferred/mentioned, proceed with caution.