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theperfectblues's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
5.0
This book hit me very hard in a way I never would have expected. My teacher confronted me about the fact I hadn’t been speaking much in class, and I told him I was falling behind, fighting back tears to say I’ll get the work done but I was having trouble generally being alive. When I finally finished this, I found a very shocking, honest depiction of depression that met me exactly where I was at. Where I’m at, even. I finished it so long ago that I’m not sure how I’d react now, but it’s still very smartly written and concise.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
agedmordorblue's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Viscerally brutal and painful to read, yet beautifully written. Especially the complete dissociation of the narrator with her body is extremely jarring. It's a haunting account of the effects of prejudice and discrimination have on the mind and body and clearly shows the pervasive nature of racism in our society.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Sexual harassment
lochanreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Suicide
mattgjohnson's review
dark
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
very shortstoryish
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide