Reviews tagging 'War'

Confidence by Rafael Frumkin

2 reviews

junowo's review against another edition

dark funny sad tense medium-paced

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

3.25

This book is fun if you enjoy con jobs. Many have said it’s like a gay Theranos story—I would disagree. After the first half of the book, I’d say it’s closer to the NXIVM pyramid scheme, if a bit less incredibly dark.
Like others have said, I hate everyone in this book, but it was still compelling to read. I can’t say I loved the third act—the “off the rails” bits were more ridiculous than enjoyably crazy. Overall, though, it was a good read!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Murder, Kidnapping, Violence, War, Death, Chronic illness, Classism, Drug use, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Medical content, Toxic friendship, and Infidelity

Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism

renyoi's review against another edition

dark emotional tense 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

3.0

I wanted to punch Ezra in the face for most of the second half of the book. He is so pathetic it makes it difficult to read. Becomes a little too wacky near the end for my taste. Interpersonal relationships were the highlight of the book and where the author excelled; I wish they had focused on that more than cultish corporate crimes. The first half of the book was a genuine delight. The rest has good moments, but can be a bit…difficult to get through. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Confinement, Toxic friendship, Classism, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, War, Emotional abuse, and Medical content

Moderate: Addiction and Adult/minor relationship

Minor: Bullying, Ableism, and Death of parent