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yum1_2's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Suicide, Racism, Child abuse, Fatphobia, Death, Animal cruelty, Physical abuse, Bullying, Infidelity, Incest, Body shaming, Sexual content, Murder, Gore, Cannibalism, and Body horror
Moderate: Sexism, Pregnancy, Homophobia, Cancer, Islamophobia, Abortion, and Terminal illness
fueledbymostro's review
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book was not as well written, profound or page turner as the other ones I've read from Houellebecq. It's a pity as I had high expectations and am a bit disappointed, but it's still a good read if you're into this type of pseudophilosophical dark sexual novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, and Fatphobia
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