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anaheeta's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
If I had a penny for every time I read a book that was a metaphor for grief (of a loved one) in the past few months, I’d have two pennies, which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it happened twice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Death, Grief, Transphobia, Cultural appropriation, Drug use, Suicide, Alcohol, and Child abuse
mxpringle's review
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I loved how real this book felt in terms of its insights on human nature. I need more books by this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Addiction
Moderate: Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Child abuse
abitdicier's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A quick, immersive read for the Shirley Jackson fan who will go for some Ted Chiang if their enby beloved reads it aloud to them. RIYL Karen Russell, Carmen Maria Machado, and especially Helen Phillips.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, Racism, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Transphobia
Minor: Gun violence and Medical content
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