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accusatori's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
One of my favorite books, for sure. Good enough that I wrote my undergraduate thesis on it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Grief, Mental illness, and Misogyny
courtneyfalling's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
August 2021 reread: Ugh. Literally every time I read this collection it rips out my heart. Especially "The Husband Stitch" (one of my absolute favorite short stories of all time, and I've made everyone from my old roommate to my ex read it now) and "Mothers." The stories about the end of the world (mostly "Inventory" and "Real Women Have Bodies") hit extra hard during a global pandemic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual content
Moderate: Blood, Body horror, Eating disorder, Grief, Toxic relationship, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Rape
gagsmcgee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
5.0
This is a beautiful anthology series for anyone that likes tense & feministic tales
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Sexual content
ellenigrace's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Rape, Violence, Domestic abuse, Murder, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Self harm, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Medical content, Mental illness, Gore, Grief, and Homophobia
aykdanroyd's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Sexual assault
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