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nalakoala's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Drug use, Addiction, Alcoholism, Rape, Sexual assault, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Death
Moderate: Child death, Alcohol, Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Abortion, Cursing, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, and Violence
Minor: Antisemitism, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Xenophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Medical content, Abortion, Body shaming, Racism, Sexual content, Cursing, and Gaslighting
secre's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It's a young adult book, but I can see why many parents may want to keep it til their child is older. Whist Burgess doesn't linger too deeply on the horrors of the drugs, they don't shy away from the consequences of the addiction. It also doesn't shy away from what makes drugs interesting, shiny and appealing. In the early moments of the novel, it doesn't seem like Gemma and Tar are particularly badly effected by their new life style choice. If anything, they are deeply in love with it. Their lives fall apart in gradual stages, one thing leads to another and devastating their lives.
It's a stark novel. You don't necessarily like the characters, but you're along for the ride anyway. It's well written, well portrayed and engaging. You watch the characters teetering on the edge of the abyss, waiting for them to take the final fall. It's absolutely a novel I'd recommend for teenagers and adults alike.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my free review copy of this title.
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Addiction
mayasowerby's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Addiction
questingnotcoasting's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Blood
leahisdudish's review against another edition
2.75
Graphic: Drug abuse
Moderate: Death, Classism, Child abuse, Sexual content, Self harm, and Domestic abuse
maireada21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Abortion, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
kshertz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Abandonment, Violence, Trafficking, Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Addiction, Gaslighting, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Drug abuse, Death, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
christinasingh's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Addiction and Drug abuse
Heart wrenchinghannahwillacy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Addiction
Moderate: Violence, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Child abuse
Minor: Pedophilia, Abortion, Antisemitism, and Racism
dustandstarlight's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Drug use, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Addiction, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Pregnancy