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cecilialau_'s review against another edition
Sometimes this book read like fiction to me. Especially in the beginning. There were parts that were hard to read as the reality of class and family dysfunction sets the scene for narrow-mindedness and being more concerned with being “normal” than being curious about and loving your child. It feels like there’s a long way to go for self-acceptance along with the heartbreaking realisation that acceptance from the family (due to societal expectations/perceived standards) will not happen. It scratches the surface of class issues and lack of resources, i.e. opportunities and education, to show and embrace inclusivity. It’s worth a read.
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Racial slurs, Addiction, Colonisation, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Body shaming, Classism, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Islamophobia, Outing, and Physical abuse
meredithbrown's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Cursing, Sexism, Homophobia, and Misogyny
Moderate: Classism, Racism, and Child abuse
Minor: Islamophobia, Violence, Addiction, and Racial slurs
blueforblues's review against another edition
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Bullying, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, and Incest
Moderate: Gaslighting, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Islamophobia, and Alcoholism
jmc2187's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, and Incest
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Animal cruelty and Islamophobia