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literatureboysmelancholy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Death, Murder, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Misogyny, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content and Death of parent
michaelferlazzo's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Honestly, I really do not know what to think. I wanted to read more classics and literary books, but this one was just not for me. I can respect what direction this author went for, but I just saw it as a SLOG. Wow, I have never taken and hour to read 20 pages, but here is the proof. The pacing is super slow, and it doesn’t pick up until the last 15 pages. I think the ending was very anticlimactic because of the way the character was built up in the first half, also, what’s the weird fascination with the virginity of the main (villain) character? It’s super suspicious and weird. I really wish Ida could have had 1. More screen time, and 2. A satisfying ending. I give it two stars because was too long for a short book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Abandonment, Sexual content, and Gun violence
holliesatchell's review against another edition
dark
slow-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
2.5
I read this book for school and received about what I expected. Quite boring and slow, but I never like the books I have to read for school anyway, so my review is completely biased.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Murder, Sexism, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Violence
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