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honeybearsum's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The allure of Smith's writing style is irresistible. I was depressed for a week while reading it, but I couldn't stop. It's a hard read emotionally, for sure; nonetheless, it's a worthwhile reflection on the complexity of relationships, and thinking about who you should let go, who you should hold onto, and what you may be doing wrong yourself. As the title very bluntly indicates, it's about beauty, and how that word is not so easily defined.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Sexism, Fatphobia, Racism, and Mental illness
zombiezami's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I had a few false starts with the print version of this book, so I went ahead an listened to the audiobook. I did enjoy the twisty turns and how drama-ridden this book was. Overall, though, I don’t think it was for me. I am not really into books where characters wreck their own lives unnecessarily (ahem, Howard). I’m also unfamiliar with the source material, so that wasn’t a draw either. Oh well
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Fatphobia, Racism, Grief, Alcohol, Classism, Death of parent, Religious bigotry, and Body shaming
Minor: Colonisation, Cultural appropriation, Drug use, Homophobia, Islamophobia, War, Xenophobia, and Cancer
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