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natreviews's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It's told from four different perspectives. Three third-person, one first. Two murderers, one victim, and one the victims ex-lover. It was really interesting to read it this way. It was an interesting stylistic choice that actually ended up working. With also having the background set in 1990's New Orleans during the AIDs crisis, it's an interesting read just from a historical standpoint.
I will give you the warning that you will need to read the last 60-100 pages in one sitting. On the final day/night the book takes place, it really ramps up and is just better in one sitting.
I gave this book a 5/5 not only for the story (because even though it's extremally disturbing, it still is a good story), but for how it's written. It's a read that is worth it if you can handle it, but, like Tender is the Flesh, is a book that I don't think I will read again. Once was enough in my opinion.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Violence, Vomit, Sexual assault, Torture, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Blood, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Excrement, Gore, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Addiction, Body horror, Cannibalism, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Drug use, Grief, Hate crime, and Pedophilia
anthuriumskies's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Body horror, Cannibalism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Excrement, Gore, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Violence
lkazuk's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Cannibalism, Body horror, Drug abuse, Gore, Murder, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
gmelrose's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Cannibalism, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Drug abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Murder, Vomit, Violence, Toxic relationship, Torture, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Rape, Racism, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Police brutality
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Pedophilia
zomblex's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Cannibalism, Death, Drug use, Drug abuse, Gore, Homophobia, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Stalking, Torture, and Violence
thehutonfowlslegs's review against another edition
2.5
Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual violence
lycheejelly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Body horror, Cannibalism, Death, Drug abuse, Gore, Grief, Homophobia, Medical content, Murder, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Fatphobia, Forced institutionalization, Hate crime, Incest, Pedophilia, Self harm, Slavery, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Vomit
lghoney's review against another edition
- 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
2.25
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, Cannibalism, Chronic illness, Death, Drug abuse, Gore, Homophobia, Gun violence, Murder, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Torture, and Vomit