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ladybaela's review against another edition
3.0
A somewhat disturbing read.
The main character Frank is one of the most unlikable POV characters I've come across.
Still it is very well written and has a some interesting plot twists.
The main character Frank is one of the most unlikable POV characters I've come across.
Still it is very well written and has a some interesting plot twists.
zechs's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
3.75
locke_reads's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
kilianisreading's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Death, Animal death, Child death, Murder, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Suicide, Sexism, Medical trauma, Misogyny, and Violence
jclemons's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
A bit slower than my normal read. Unsettling look into a kid's mind. Enjoyed the contrast of parental vs child emotion and progress of adult relationships with parents. Pretty dark sad content. You can see why it was controversial when it came out. Fascinating depiction of the actual factory of wasps.
jjulesf20's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
i was recommended this book so i tried really hard to like it but holy fuck there was so many things i hated.
the most interesting part was eric’s backstory and the lead up to why he was institutionalised. everything else was just frank being misogynistic, killing family members or animals, and scratching his crotch. the writing was repetitive and boring and not at all moving the plot along, i didn’t even know where the plot was supposed to be going.
the absolute worst part of this book was the last chapter.out of fucking nowhere in comes wild transphobia. frank is revealed to be afab, and just fucking accepts it. no where in the story does it hint at frank ever questioning his gender. he’s mad at the fact he’s essentially castrated and he uses that to justify the murders. i’m a fan of horror usually but this book just feels like it was excessive with the killings for shock factor. the last chapter feels like shock factor. frank’s entire lead up to the last chapter is essentially erased with the last line where he says ”eric will wake up with a sister” i’m just really disappointed in it
the most interesting part was eric’s backstory and the lead up to why he was institutionalised. everything else was just frank being misogynistic, killing family members or animals, and scratching his crotch. the writing was repetitive and boring and not at all moving the plot along, i didn’t even know where the plot was supposed to be going.
the absolute worst part of this book was the last chapter.
belle05's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
hollietoftx's review against another edition
3.0
Read this sooo long ago. It was recommended to me by my A-Level English Literature teacher after I was disappointed in Atonement lol. Can't really remember too much now but I remember liking it!
klearlly's review against another edition
dark
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5