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fantasynovel's review against another edition
4.0
Really good but a little too over-written. There were small moments that were so perfect and true, which makes me think that the entire book must be perfect and true, even the parts I can't relate to. I'm thinking specifically of when Ada is trying to calm herself down by thinking gentle things to herself in the therapist's office, and when she addresses herself in a bathroom mirror while drunk. Really, really small moments, but very truthful.
rossgr's review against another edition
4.0
This book was so surprising and gave words to the most difficult emotions to describe. Loved it and definitely recommend!
anxietyberry's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Points for extreme unique POV and experimentation. Points for using African mythological figures (Ogbanje) as central tool.
rororollinginthedeep's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
thebiffbiff's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
macwar's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
froggy1png's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
A real insightful read, so beautifully written 😭✨👏🏻
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Death, Homophobia, Grief, Car accident, Alcohol, Addiction, Body horror, Eating disorder, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Rape, Drug abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Body shaming, Mental illness, Violence, Biphobia, and Suicide attempt
paigereitz's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
bugspikes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I couldn't put this down.