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rileyyy02's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
I remember reading it in high school and thought about it for so long afterwards that I want to read it again.
Moderate: Gore, Gun violence, Stalking, Classism, Kidnapping, Trafficking, Blood, Physical abuse, Violence, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
opplecopter's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Sager Rainsford, a big game hunter from New York City accidentally tumbles overboard one night and swims until he finds himself upon the shore of a jungle island. He eventually finds his way to a large building and inside he is greeted by General Zaroff. The General welcomes him inside and as the two sit down together for dinner, Rainsford learns that the General shares his passion for big game hunting, but at one point grew bored with it and has now created a more dangerous “new animal” to hunt which gives him much more of a challenge.
Originally published in 1924, this story is timeless. It speaks on barbarity but also on classism, racism, and power. There’s not much I can say without spoiling the plot. As popular as this story is, many of you probably already know the gist of how it goes, but for those who don’t, I won’t ruin it for you. It’s a very quick read and definitely worth checking out.
Originally published in 1924, this story is timeless. It speaks on barbarity but also on classism, racism, and power. There’s not much I can say without spoiling the plot. As popular as this story is, many of you probably already know the gist of how it goes, but for those who don’t, I won’t ruin it for you. It’s a very quick read and definitely worth checking out.
Graphic: Animal death, Racism, Gun violence, Death, Violence, Classism, and Murder
Minor: Alcohol
rory_john14's review against another edition
dark
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? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Death, Murder, Animal death, and Violence
Moderate: Blood and Gun violence
Minor: Cannibalism, War, Alcohol, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, and Confinement
kate_has_book_thoughts's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Kidnapping and Murder
Moderate: Racism, Death, Violence, Classism, and Animal death
Minor: Blood, Gun violence, Torture, and Injury/Injury detail
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