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glowybook's review against another edition
dark
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-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
5.0
abee_and_a_book's review against another edition
4.0
This was fucked up. I loved it.
I was kind of hoping for the ending to go differently, so I guess my own expectations are the reason it's a 4 star and not 5.
I was kind of hoping for the ending to go differently, so I guess my own expectations are the reason it's a 4 star and not 5.
imme_theunis's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
https://www.clereviewofbooks.com/writing/eliza-clark-boy-parts
Do agree with the criticism that the acts of torture, certain descriptions (i.e. of the murder), the power plays and sadism could be more in depth, in order to be as disturbing as I think it was intended. Subplots and ending could be perceived as a little flat, but very enjoyable nonetheless.
katrinasbible's review against another edition
5.0
I want this book to fuck me in the eyeball and hit my brains cervix
ahsensbooks's review against another edition
4.0
“ do I have to smash a glass over the head of every single man I come into contact with, just so I leave a fucking mark? “
boy parts follows irina, a photographer who scouts boy on the streets of newcastle and take explicit but powerful photographs of them which gets her the chance to be a part of this big exhibiton. we read the story from irina’s perspective - which was an amazing experience to me - as she tries to choose the right pieces from her previous works for the exhibiton and find new models she catch feelings for a boy but things go down to the shit hole very quickly.
even though the main character is really unlikeable, unreliable, manipulates everyone around her and she literally has no stopping mechanisms when it comes to doing the most cruel shit; i felt close to her which made me turn the pages feeling jittery and excited. in some aspects i relate to her, kinda felt her pain and wanted to tap her on the back.
this story is really dark but has it’s own humorous sides, not an easy read but makes you think about a lot of important subjects such as self harm, negative body image, toxic relationships, gender issues and consent which we usually don’t talk about in daily life. so i recommend for those who might be interested but please check trigger warnings before you proceed.
boy parts follows irina, a photographer who scouts boy on the streets of newcastle and take explicit but powerful photographs of them which gets her the chance to be a part of this big exhibiton. we read the story from irina’s perspective - which was an amazing experience to me - as she tries to choose the right pieces from her previous works for the exhibiton and find new models she catch feelings for a boy but things go down to the shit hole very quickly.
even though the main character is really unlikeable, unreliable, manipulates everyone around her and she literally has no stopping mechanisms when it comes to doing the most cruel shit; i felt close to her which made me turn the pages feeling jittery and excited. in some aspects i relate to her, kinda felt her pain and wanted to tap her on the back.
this story is really dark but has it’s own humorous sides, not an easy read but makes you think about a lot of important subjects such as self harm, negative body image, toxic relationships, gender issues and consent which we usually don’t talk about in daily life. so i recommend for those who might be interested but please check trigger warnings before you proceed.
clare_w0w's review against another edition
5.0
i inhaled this book. haven’t read anything this captivating in a long time. the protagonist is VILE and i love her. read it if you dare, it’s a doozy.
camil7156's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-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? Yes
3.0
izzydors69's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
marleyrollins's review against another edition
4.0
What a truly WEIRD trip. Went into this novel totally blind, not knowing what to expect, the summaries I had read keeping it quite vague, and this was obviously for very good reason, because this book is jam packed full of strange and shocking twists and turns.
The unhinged women genre is fast turning out to be my favourite- it turns out I can’t get enough of books about strange, creepy women doing completely deplorable things.
The way this book explores sex and power and gender and class stereotypes is so smart and raucous and hilarious, and there were so many times when the observations felt absolutely bang on, particularly around her experience with dating men as well as going to a pretentious, arty university.
The fact that the narrator is a well-off, beautiful, intellectual woman, and completely abuses her facade as a seemingly innocent and powerless sex symbol to manipulate the people around her is so well written, and a great send up of how the inherent power structures of society keep the most rich and powerful people from ever receiving punishment for their bad behaviour. Also, not strictly related, but I love a book with a female psychopath. Give me more of these please.
This is almost like American Psycho meets Skins meets Eileen meets Under the Skin meets god knows what else, and I loved it. I loved that the ending is so ambiguous too, so we can never truly tell if the narrator has lost her grip on reality, or if she really has gone off the deep end (hope that doesn’t spoil anything!)
Also, totally biased here, but absolutely buzzing to read a book from a young, talented Geordie lass. Up the toon.
The unhinged women genre is fast turning out to be my favourite- it turns out I can’t get enough of books about strange, creepy women doing completely deplorable things.
The way this book explores sex and power and gender and class stereotypes is so smart and raucous and hilarious, and there were so many times when the observations felt absolutely bang on, particularly around her experience with dating men as well as going to a pretentious, arty university.
The fact that the narrator is a well-off, beautiful, intellectual woman, and completely abuses her facade as a seemingly innocent and powerless sex symbol to manipulate the people around her is so well written, and a great send up of how the inherent power structures of society keep the most rich and powerful people from ever receiving punishment for their bad behaviour. Also, not strictly related, but I love a book with a female psychopath. Give me more of these please.
This is almost like American Psycho meets Skins meets Eileen meets Under the Skin meets god knows what else, and I loved it. I loved that the ending is so ambiguous too, so we can never truly tell if the narrator has lost her grip on reality, or if she really has gone off the deep end (hope that doesn’t spoil anything!)
Also, totally biased here, but absolutely buzzing to read a book from a young, talented Geordie lass. Up the toon.
littlizz's review against another edition
- 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
3.75