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itsbumley's review against another edition
challenging
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer
hammy_down's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I don’t have much to say about this book. I love Haddon’s writing, but I believe he struggles with making the main character likable and the story line above mediocre. I love the characters in his books, but the plot/character balance is disrupted by the backtracking and the strange,
sometimes absurd and unbelievable motivations to move the plot forward. There isn’t enough focus on why the characters act the way that they do. Still liked the book, but it was perhaps a bit above mediocre in my opinion.
sometimes absurd and unbelievable motivations to move the plot forward. There isn’t enough focus on why the characters act the way that they do. Still liked the book, but it was perhaps a bit above mediocre in my opinion.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Cancer, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Medical content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
beatriks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It starts a little slow and I had a hard time distinguishing all the different characters, as they were introduced very quickly after each other.
After 30%, I was sucked into the book and read it in big chunks. Would recommend it. Also switching perspectives from chapter to chapter gives a nice dynamic.
After 30%, I was sucked into the book and read it in big chunks. Would recommend it. Also switching perspectives from chapter to chapter gives a nice dynamic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Drug abuse and Homophobia
Minor: Death