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susannaobrien's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
medium-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
Once I got started, I couldn't put it down. Kae Tempest uses each word so deliberately, so that each sentence feels poetic and is packed full of astute observation. Tempest writes brilliantly about explosive sexual tension beyond heteronormative expectations, the addictive nature of attachment and jealous, and the desperation for something different for your life. The descriptions of anxiety are some of the best I've read. The portrayal of sex work is also refreshing.
While the plot may leave some people a little underwhelmed, I found the pacing to be completely gripping and the story full of cleverly woven connections. Ultimately it felt like a commentary on the powerful forces that keep people continuing on their path. I thought the tangents for side characters really rounded out the description of London in all it's diversity, while the rest of the book is a bittersweet love letter to the city that is changing rapidly under gentrification. Really enjoyed.
While the plot may leave some people a little underwhelmed, I found the pacing to be completely gripping and the story full of cleverly woven connections. Ultimately it felt like a commentary on the powerful forces that keep people continuing on their path. I thought the tangents for side characters really rounded out the description of London in all it's diversity, while the rest of the book is a bittersweet love letter to the city that is changing rapidly under gentrification. Really enjoyed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Mental illness, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Classism, Violence, and Sexual content
angelbabe_cj's review
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Drug abuse
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, and Addiction
Minor: Lesbophobia and Dysphoria
carolinb's review
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Drug abuse and Drug use
Minor: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
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