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laurataylor's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Drug abuse, Drug use, Alcohol, Child abuse, and Sexual content
lilacs_'s review against another edition
reflective
sad
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Drug use, and Mental illness
Minor: Animal cruelty, Panic attacks/disorders, and Drug abuse
melissathejan's review against another edition
tense
fast-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
3.0
I don't usually get into short stories... A lot of the stories were pretty similar in theme/content but Emma Cline's intense writing style kept me interested. "Marion" was my favorite.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Drug abuse, Addiction, and Child abuse
saraoona's review
dark
reflective
sad
medium-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
1.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Infidelity
Minor: Mental illness, Addiction, and Alcoholism
kayleyhyde's review
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I loved The Girls, so I picked this up when normally I might not, as I'm not mad on short stories. The tone was quite similar to that of The Girls, but I just didn't find anything compelling about most of these stories. I know a lot of people didn't enjoy how the stories leave off, and that didn't bother me, but I just didn't feel they blended particularly well. I know other have enjoyed this a lot, but just not for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Sexual content
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