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kshertz's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I will preface this by saying that I’m not a big magical realism person. For me, this novel was one that was unexpectedly dark and devastating. In a way that felt like a lot of trauma that just happens and there’s no resolution. Magical realism that seemingly had no point that I could see was hard. But I know many friends who loved this book so maybe it’s just over my head! I think if you love magical realism and really dark stories with lots of sadness, you would like this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Biphobia, Death, Dementia, Ableism, Drug use, Grief, Racial slurs, Colonisation, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Racism, Abandonment, Bullying, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Violence
bluedilly's review against another edition
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Animal death, Death, and Drug use
Moderate: Lesbophobia, Violence, Sexual content, Cultural appropriation, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, and Sexual assault
Minor: Alcohol, Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Biphobia
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