Reviews tagging 'Vomit'

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

13 reviews

reya145's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Had a lot of potential, but ultimately is a thinly sketched plot and stock characters on top of detailed research and atmospheric worldbuilding. Read for descriptions of circuses in their waning era.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Vomit, and Domestic abuse

longlostmarchsister's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol

Moderate: Vomit and Animal cruelty

elthechameleon's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

This author didn't treat any of its characters well. Jacob and Marlena are positioned as the two most important, while Walter and Camel don't get any fully-fleshed out stories.  Their deaths were shocking, quick, and poorly done. It was truly frustrating, especially with the overwhelming attitude of privilege of Jacob Jankowski.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Vomit, Violence, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Murder, and Fatphobia

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Car accident and Dementia