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annapox's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Fatphobia, Toxic friendship, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Confinement, Infidelity, Death, and Child death
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Body shaming, Sexual harassment, War, Violence, Xenophobia, Alcohol, Classism, and Cursing
pich's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
i adore brosgol’s works, with her storytelling and her art. i like her frequent use of russian characters, since it gives some sense of relatability to me, at least. in regards to the story itself, i definitely would’ve liked a little more unraveling of emily’s character. although i did enjoy the twist, it would’ve made more of an impact to see her behavior grow more and more obsessive, or to have just a little more background on her besides just the lying about the murder and her need to involve herself into a somewhat modern version of herself through anya. i think anything of the sort would’ve made the ending a bit less anticlimactic. i really liked this graphic novel nonetheless, and definitely recommend it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Murder, Bullying, and Death
Moderate: Xenophobia, Dysphoria, Body shaming, and Infidelity
Minor: War and Sexual harassment
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