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myrthekorf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Confinement, Kidnapping, and Sexual assault
taylorlanxon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Kidnapping, Violence, Sexual content, Blood, Sexual assault, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Miscarriage, Gore, Body horror, Sexual harassment, Mental illness, Torture, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Confinement, and Medical trauma
spacebras's review against another edition
It's good but damn, this is a little too much torture porn, respectfully.
Seriously, all respect to Roxane Gay, but I cannot
Graphic: Confinement, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Xenophobia, and Kidnapping
leslie_overbookedsocialworker'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Sexual assault, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Rape
Moderate: Alcohol, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and Eating disorder
jadahreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual assault, Torture, Rape, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, and Confinement
melissalivanos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Vomit, Torture, Violence, Sexual violence, Rape, Physical abuse, Medical trauma, and Confinement
Moderate: Miscarriage, Injury/Injury detail, and Eating disorder
serendipitysbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This was a deeply uncomfortable and confronting read, unflinching but not gratuitous, one that exposes the dark underbelly of Haiti and the toll that extracts. It highlights the economic iniquities in that country, the anger and resentment evoked, and showcases one way those tensions play out. I can’t say I enjoyed reading this book - the subject matter precludes that - but I don’t regret the reading experience.
“I did not deserve the unwanted attentions of a man like you. It is often women who pay the price for what men want.”
Graphic: Rape, Violence, Confinement, Kidnapping, and Torture
Moderate: Cancer and Panic attacks/disorders
donotfeedthebirds's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Confinement, Eating disorder, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Torture
Moderate: Cancer, Miscarriage, and Racism
booktothefuture's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Torture, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Confinement
fionac326's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Cancer, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy