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bethsreading's review
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This book is definitely not for everyone; if you’re someone that needs plot to a story - it is not for you. However, this book excels at creating a distinct and palpable atmosphere with beautiful yet direct writing. This is very much a character focused story and, while I didn’t always fully understand her actions, the narrator felt like a real person with a complicated view of herself and her own life. It is an interesting reflection on identity, autonomy, and the desire yet fear of something more. If you’re someone who likes atmospheric, character focused literary fiction - which I certainly do when I’m in the mood for it - I think you’ll like this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Vomit, Sexual content, Eating disorder, and Body shaming
Moderate: Murder
emmagreenwood's review
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Body horror, Vomit, Abandonment, Bullying, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Blood, Infidelity, Animal death, and Racism
laurataylor's review
dark
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Body shaming, Vomit, Blood, Body horror, Sexual content, and War
livruther's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
this book was definitely very well written and very interesting. its not what i usually read, but i did enjoy it. i just kind of wanted it to be more. but i think thats kind of the point of the whole book
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror
kcelena's review
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Eating disorder
Moderate: Fatphobia and Body shaming
Minor: Vomit and Blood
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