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mixingwithmadison1's review against another edition
While the racism portrayed was indicative of the time period. It was uncomfortable to hear used so casually. I’d rather educate myself than hear it in historical fiction.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Bullying, Racial slurs, Racism, Ableism, Hate crime, and Body horror
katymaryreads's review
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book. It felt raw and real despite the often frivolous banter between the main characters. The writing from different points of view gave it quite a disjointed feel, but that was in keeping with the whole atmosphere of not knowing what was happening and what would happen next. Wonderful descriptions and use of language. Definitely a book I will return to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, Bullying, Medical content, Racism, and Violence
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