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sargasso_c's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.0
An offensive and underwhelming read. As someone who is not a fan of Stephen King, it is fitting that his positive review rests on this book's cover. Even considering its 1971 publication, this book's reduction of its characters to unsympathetic stereotypes and general lack of plot leave the reader wishing they'd picked up something else. One star because it was a quick read that did compel me to complete the novel, though the ending was even less of an event than expected.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Gore, Lesbophobia, Racism, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Violence
Moderate: Homophobia, Rape, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Incest and Vomit
bgmylc's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Murder, Violence, Suicide attempt, Self harm, Rape, Physical abuse, Incest, and Death
Moderate: Body horror
Minor: Child death
mrdcoolblue's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Death, Gore, Torture, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Rape
Moderate: Homophobia and Self harm
Minor: Drug abuse, Religious bigotry, and Mental illness
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