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likerealpeople's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content, Infidelity, Murder, Drug use, and Grief
Moderate: Pregnancy, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Abortion, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Cancer
treegirl22's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
The writing is so skilful and beautiful in passages. The use of structure and changing structure is very effective and adds to the characterisation. I found that Felix's narrative didn't seem to fit in as well as Leah and Keisha/Natalie's. Partly because it is a lot shorter and less intertwined but I know others disagree. As a non-Londoner I didn't get all the references but there is still a very strong sense of place coming through so I feel I did not miss out too much. I found the ending a bit abrupt and confusing.
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, Violence, and Racism
Moderate: Abortion, Blood, Pregnancy, and Racial slurs
Minor: Cancer, Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts
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