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thedandybrambler's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- 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
5.0
Beautiful. Really bloody beautiful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Child death, Death, Ableism, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Infertility, Grief, Racism, and Violence
pkc's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is such a gorgeous story. Charlie and Stan are two excellent co-protagonists and their story is in turns funny, devastating and rapturous. The only critique I had is that the final moment is so hard fought. I’d have loved to have seen a little bit of a win in the middle. It was also a fascinating insight into the traveller community with Charlie’s family. I’d give this book a read if you want something heartwarming with some peril and frustrating character choices that come good in the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Bullying, Death, Miscarriage, Child death, Cursing, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, and Toxic relationship
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