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danielnewberry'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
2.0
Graphic: Rape, Torture, and War
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
iellv's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Fatphobia, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Xenophobia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and War
itismebruna'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
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Alcohol, and War
Moderate: Racial slurs
veronicats's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
samarakroeger's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
this truly is about the duality of man.
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Excrement, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
thewordsdevourer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
tbh i dont feel qualified to critique this book, for it's obvious that its story, construction, ideas, and author operate on a higher plane entirely. i cant offer sh!t to it, only it to me, and boy it certainly does. what truly distinguishes the novel is its incisive dissection of identity and politics, as well as its ability to read america - w/ its contradictions, hypocrisy, iniquitous superiority - to absolute filth. i literally lost count of the quotes i like, so unstoppably the book barrels on from one thing to another, giving voice to truths most american readers harbor only in their subconscious or are overly accustomed to as to now be oblivious to them.
aside from its themes and msgs, the story also stands well on its own. im surprised by how touching the self-labeled three musketeers' friendship is, and i cant rmb the last time male friendship moves me this much, this one bc of its devotion and mental sacrifice. my fav thing abt this book, however, def has got to be the unnamed narrator's voice, so genuinely funny yet oft dark. the way he says, describes, compares things are simply humorous, while also offering a deeper look into his character. it might not be a LOL kinda humor, but it's endlessly snort- and chuckle-inducing for sure, which is quite a feat in such a dark novel.
this novel isnt for those averse to serious subject matter, and some are advised to stay far away bc it can veer into macabre territory very quickly esp towards the end. but for those who can stomach the aforementioned, the book will reward u w/ a thought-provoking and truth-spilling story told thru an oft humorous and equally melancholic voice.
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Murder, Colonisation, and War
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child death, Gore, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide attempt and Death of parent
douglasreaddimg's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Suicide attempt, and War
jacobinreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Darkly comic, and unrelentingly honest in its evisceration of both reaction and revolution, this is a fantastic exploration of Imperialism, diaspora, ambivalence, and in some important sense- modernity.
Graphic: Rape, Torture, and Murder
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, and War
luciuh'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
i think it’s necessary to mention that you should def check trigger warnings especially for the last chunk of the book, especially for the rape scene.
edit: it’s interesting because it’s more on the aftermath of the vietnam war from the perspective of someone not quite vietnamese but also certainly not american
edit again: forgot to mention, it is so sexist.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Xenophobia, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Racial slurs, and Death of parent
fongyay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Grief, Murder, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming, Racial slurs, and Vomit
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Fatphobia, and Death of parent