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The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee
5 reviews
thegezzell's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Child abuse, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Classism, Homophobia, Blood, and Misogyny
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Chronic illness, Racism, Physical abuse, Ableism, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Sexism
elspethmigliore'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
4.0
all of the characters are hilarious and unique and i very much appreciate monty’s growth. i’m excited to finally read the rest of their stories.
definitely reread material ✅
Graphic: Vomit, Chronic illness, Medical content, Gore, Sexual harassment, Gun violence, Blood, Violence, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Child abuse and Slavery
Minor: Abandonment and Panic attacks/disorders
elleandon'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Ableism, Abandonment, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Classism, Colonisation, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Homophobia, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Outing, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Vomit, and Racism
aplatt's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Some might argue that it’s historically accurate, but seeing as it’s a historical fiction novel about three upper class/high society British citizens who manage to make their way across the European continent with no money and no worldly experience outside of the boarding schools and palaces they grew up in, it think the author could have taken the liberty to not use this language.
Furthermore, I loved the main relationship at first, and I still find it adorable, but I can’t bring myself not to dwell on how toxic it is. Though the story ends in a vow to be better, the mental health of one of the main character does not allow him to be a good partner and it is to the detriment of his better half who stupidly forgives him time and time again.
Overall, the story is cute and full of ridiculous adventure if you’re able to look past it’s screaming faults.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Ableism
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Homophobia
Minor: Toxic relationship, Slavery, Sexism, and Panic attacks/disorders
clairestream's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Homophobia, Kidnapping, Medical content, Racism, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Slavery