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snazzy_suze's review against another edition
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
This book was much heavier than "pretend I'm dead". While still enjoyable, it was much more distressing. Especially if you read "Big Swiss" and learn that Greta adopts Piñon after the previous owner "drops dead". Very upsetting to have Mona killed of as a throwaway line in another book. It was like reading The Bell Jar and getting to the happy ending knowing what Sylvia's actual ending was. I would cautiously recommend this book - Mona's voice is strong and interesting to read, but reading it does come with an emotional cost.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Incest, and Rape
ntrujin's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
drphillgucci's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
abbiebuckham77's review against another edition
5.0
I read this without realising it was a sequel to Pretend I’m Dead (which I’m now currently reading) and was very confused at the beginning… however, I loved this book and all its whacky and funny plots. I can’t wait to read more of Jen Beagin.
cooperlayneellis's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
if you ignore the casual racism and the same names, themes, and ideas as her other books, its good. I felt like I was reading big swiss again but the main character had a different occupation
crystalina0623's review against another edition
3.0
Not good, but not bad. Would read the next book in the series. But damn the main character is so tortured. Would keep reading just to get to know Piñon.
laurakfinnegan's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence and Sexual content
Minor: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Infidelity, Addiction, Self harm, Drug use, and Child abuse
caroline21's review against another edition
3.0
Didn’t enjoy as much as the first book, but still entertaining