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beckymfrancis's review
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
1.0
Very difficult to read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, and Pedophilia
lofrando's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
This book is one of the greatest books I have ever read. The plot is dark and real, the characters are complicated and nuanced. The main character's journey throughout this story is so overwhelming, I could not put this book down until it was done.
The way Irvine Welsh can spin heartwrenching prose from utter depravity is a talent in its own right, and adds to the overall tone of the novel. Lines likeLennox's excited head fills with the notion that our bodies and souls desire the poison, crave the superhuman promise and temporary madness it offers; the chance to throw off all the shackles of deceny, surely the prerequisite to real intelligence and love. dig right into the heart of what it means to be human in a world that isn't so black and white, good and bad, cut and dry.
We are human because we are complicated, and we are complicated because we are human. And some select people have the capacity to be truly deplorable, but that doesn't give them the right to drag us all down with them.
IMPORTANT: This book is extremely graphic, so proceed with caution. The content warnings should be attached below, please take them seriously.
The way Irvine Welsh can spin heartwrenching prose from utter depravity is a talent in its own right, and adds to the overall tone of the novel. Lines like
We are human because we are complicated, and we are complicated because we are human. And some select people have the capacity to be truly deplorable, but that doesn't give them the right to drag us all down with them.
IMPORTANT: This book is extremely graphic, so proceed with caution. The content warnings should be attached below, please take them seriously.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Drug use, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Death, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, and Police brutality
hannahkate's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
hugely disturbing but I couldn't put it down
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Rape, Child abuse, Drug use, and Sexual assault
dumbmaddie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Child death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
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