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cheye13'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
2.0
There's also a serious lack of followthrough on the science fiction elements. The origins of "The Spill" are never addressed; an internet-based attack only severely impacts the U.S.; people who continue to use screens after "The Spill" end up with some new kind of dementia for some unknown, uninvestigated reason. And I found it hard to believe that "The Spill" would be that destructive; while I don't doubt revealing certain figures' online activity would be an upset, I do believe the majority of people live an average, mediocre life, even on the internet.
That being said, I found the concept of Constellation and the seceded island interesting, and I enjoyed following these women's stories. This is one of those books where the promise of the premise exceeds the execution.
Graphic: Pregnancy, Suicide, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Abortion, Body shaming, Violence, Bullying, Alcohol, Classism, Fire/Fire injury, and Suicide
Minor: Racism, Dementia, Xenophobia, Cancer, Animal death, Child abuse, and Confinement
The catastrophic event referred to as "the spill" involves everyone's darkest internet secrets coming to public light, which entails a number of crimes and possible triggers mentioned in briefest of detail. While the act of suicide itself is never described in detail, the event is talked about at length.chandlerwood's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Pregnancy, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, Grief, Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Dementia
Moderate: Death, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Classism, Death of parent, Deportation, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual assault, Abandonment, and Infertility
keijiwolf's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Drug use, Misogyny, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Confinement, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Grief, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Death, Fatphobia, Kidnapping, Medical content, Racism, and Pregnancy
Minor: Alcohol, Bullying, Child death, Death of parent, Homophobia, Infidelity, Abortion, Cancer, and Fire/Fire injury
aargot1's review
Graphic: Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, and Body shaming
Moderate: Forced institutionalization and Physical abuse
lghrndn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Suicide, Violence, Stalking, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and Dementia