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bi_bibliophile's review
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I loved the plot of this book, the cobots, the mystery around Abbie's disappearance, the intricacies of her relationship with Tim. That being said, the stuff about autism did seem, at times, rather archaic. Towards the end it seemed to show the polar opposites between Abbie and Tim and how they wanted to help Danny. Somethings, however, just felt a little off with it at times. I am aware that autism is a spectrum and some autistic people or kids with CDD will have similar experiences to Danny but to say, to generalise that, Autistic people are unable to love or be empathic seems a stretch.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Ableism, and Suicidal thoughts
rainbowrnb's review against another edition
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Sexism, and Ableism
camsauce's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism
fancypotato1995's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Ableism, Gaslighting, and Mental illness
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Addiction
dunksx4's review against another edition
1.0
Story was okay, pretty interesting. But the sheer ablism and depictions of autism was astounding. Particularly as the author has an autistic son. No refuting the harmful stereotypes, simply comparing them to robots with no humanity or empathy. Really could've had a better discussion regarding ABA. Done sloppily and harmfully.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism
Lots of ablism in the description of autism.joreneereads's review against another edition
Immediately no. This book is so dehumanizing of autistic people, highly recommend sifting through goodreads to get to some own voices reviews.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Suicidal thoughts
readwithchar's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
aronwen's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
3.25
Would have benefited if the author had spoken to autistic adults before writing a plot involving autism. The result is quite an ableist toned book that's quite uncomfortable for adult neurodivergent readers and those who know them to read. It's unfortunate because otherwise it's a remarkably well done book, and would have otherwise likely been a favourite of mine.
<Spoiler>The plot does eventually support the characters decision to not use ABA therapy for her son, a therapy which most autistic adults consider abuse, but the book still includes lines about autism "stealing" the couple's child, and gives him a rare form of autism that develops age 5, which supports this ableist narrative of autism "stealing" a healthy child, which is a narrative that harms a lot of autistic children and adults. Furthermore the author's end note makes clear he DOES support ABA, just not the most vicious original form of ABA. </Spoiler>
<Spoiler>The plot does eventually support the characters decision to not use ABA therapy for her son, a therapy which most autistic adults consider abuse, but the book still includes lines about autism "stealing" the couple's child, and gives him a rare form of autism that develops age 5, which supports this ableist narrative of autism "stealing" a healthy child, which is a narrative that harms a lot of autistic children and adults. Furthermore the author's end note makes clear he DOES support ABA, just not the most vicious original form of ABA. </Spoiler>
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
parttimerarebookdealer's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Medical content, Medical trauma, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Drug use, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts
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