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haley49's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I respect this book for what it is but I had a hard time relating to the characters or liking them based on their actions. Brett felt like a modern character to me because of how sexually open she was, especially for my perception of a woman of the time, but there are other parts that really date the book, particularly the anti-semitism present whenever they talk about one of the characters. Overall, I see why it is a classic and respect it, but not for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism and Alcoholism
Moderate: Racial slurs and Xenophobia
Minor: Animal death, Death, and War
lotseliz's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism and Racial slurs
arttichokedipp's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
It was a good book! It was just SO antisemitic and racist, and that’s not excusable by historical context.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
Moderate: Antisemitism
babyshowerbroker's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
this book filled me to the brim with ennui
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Alcoholism
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