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michaelion'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? No
4.0
I have the exact same opinion as I have for the 1975 film: Great, amazing, even almost perfect, but only 4 stars because the 5th star would've been if it was lesbian. Don't get me started on that 2004 travesty.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting and Misogyny
Moderate: Genocide and Alcohol
Minor: Racism and Blood
dear_alice's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Unfortunately, the foreword of this book spoils the ENTIRE plot of the book within the first 5 sentences, that could have been done better. I read this book because of an episode of the 'You're Wrong About' podcast. It started slowly but looking back that really reflects the experience of the protagonist and the mystery and gaslighting that is going on. I was very impressed with the book and how eerie it ended up being. Certainly something I would recommend and something I would consider reading with my students.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Emotional abuse, Racism, Racial slurs, and Confinement
zombiezami's review
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
I read this in anticipation of watching the film. The author does a good job of building up suspense. However, I felt a bit cheated by the ending, not knowing how they "changed" the women.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Sexism, and Misogyny
Moderate: Stalking and Confinement
Minor: Racism, Sexual content, Drug use, Child death, and Blood
aasplund's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism and Misogyny
Minor: Racism
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