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redempta's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Torture
Minor: Antisemitism, Classism, and War
wickedgrumpy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
3.25
I don’t know why I didn’t expect a book published in 1942 to include WWII. It was quite dark and definitely reminded me of other stories involving idiot savants.
I half expected everything to take a violent turn but it ended on a rather premature and abrupt note.
I half expected everything to take a violent turn but it ended on a rather premature and abrupt note.
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Torture, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , War, Xenophobia, Addiction, Mental illness, Misogyny, Ableism, Body shaming, Abandonment, Antisemitism, Classism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Confinement, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Genocide, Kidnapping, and Medical content
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