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scripturient's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
The plot was interesting in parts, other parts bored me to death, but overall, I just don't get the hype at all. But maybe I was too focused on the rampant sexual violence and misogyny, who knows. I think I'll stick to other writers from now on.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Homophobia, Trafficking, Toxic relationship, Pedophilia, and Mental illness
tenten's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
but i think that's what makes the story compelling and stand up to the test of time....or whatever? i think it's not as deep as it was trying to be in some places. but it was good for what it's worth and i can see why it's considered a classic. i definitely prefer it to Moore's other famous work, The Killing Joke — the only good thing to have come out of that was Oracle, then DC went and ruined her by ~curing~ her disability 🙄
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Violence, Sexual content, Misogyny, Gore, Gun violence, Confinement, and Blood
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Minor: Drug abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Torture, and Trafficking