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avocadotoastbee's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
This is nothing like My Year Of Rest an Relaxation.
Lapvona is funny, dark and twisted. I could rarely predict what would happen next, which made me want to keep reading.
All in all, a fun read.
Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Cannibalism, Animal death, Death of parent, Incest, and Death
Moderate: Murder, Pedophilia, Religious bigotry, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Violence
bayrayj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Rape, Self harm, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Death, and Death of parent
loustat__'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Graphic: Ableism, Abortion, Self harm, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Cannibalism, Domestic abuse, Excrement, Suicide, Child abuse, Classism, Death, Death of parent, Mental illness, Gore, Religious bigotry, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Violence, and War
haunted_klaus'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: Pedophilia, Incest, Child abuse, Suicide, Violence, Physical abuse, Murder, Child death, Religious bigotry, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Cannibalism, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Excrement, and Blood
venusinlove's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
in Lapvona there were so many elements of horror and disgust, so i would advise people not to start this book before checking out the trigger warnings because it is a lot to get through. i don't think i was that shocked to read the more gore-y parts of the story rather than the behavior of the many different characters. there was not a single one that stood out with any positive characteristic to me. however, that didn't make the book bad? usually it would throw me off since i very much so rely on the characters because they are usually the builders of the story, but in this one, i liked it a lot as it was. no complaints there.
i loved how the story was a mix of body horror but also delusion between its characters. it gave off a sense of dark comedy in a way. i'll also say that regarding the story i am willing to excuse (view spoiler) but only in this one instance.
all in all this book was a maze in which every corner made you feel either disturbed, shocked or a bit frightened. it was great!
Graphic: Child death, Violence, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, Ableism, Cannibalism, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Animal death, Incest, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Excrement, Abortion, Rape, Child abuse, Murder, Miscarriage, Death, Physical abuse, Gore, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Death of parent, Suicide, Animal cruelty, Self harm, and Torture
captainyaht's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Cannibalism, Emotional abuse, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Body shaming, Child death, and Suicide
Minor: Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Infidelity, and Murder
tyryby's review against another edition
- 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: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Rape
ollieplimsolls'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
3.5
Graphic: Physical abuse, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Rape, Torture, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, and Gore
Moderate: Vomit
minaopal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Excrement, Sexual assault, Animal death, Body horror, Cannibalism, Child death, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Incest, Miscarriage, Murder, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Rape, Slavery, Suicide, and Self harm
messedupmouth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Child death, Excrement, Suicide, Vomit, Violence, Murder, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Cannibalism, Gore, Incest, and Death