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You Feel It Just Below the Ribs by Jeffrey Cranor, Janina Matthewson
23 reviews
samankins's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I think this book is going to require multiple reads to really put a neat bow on. I found the relationship between the narrative and the “publisher” to be the most fascinating aspect of the novel. The manuscript publisher claims to be a black market, free speech advocate against the new Society and yet it gets particularly defensive, even sardonic, when Miri speaks out against laws the Society has put into place. The revisionist history was fascinating and while I’m much more inclined to believe Miri, it may ultimately come down to a strange and melancholy example of history being written by the victors.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Forced institutionalization, and War
toorsdenote's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
My only complaint about this book is that I'm done reading it. :-(
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, Gore, Pregnancy, and War
Minor: Alcohol
prettiestwhistles's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Medical trauma, and Violence
Moderate: War and Child death
Minor: Terminal illness
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