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euannn900's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Murder, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Racial slurs, Incest, Racism, and Homophobia
beckyg1016's review against another edition
2.0
Additionally, as noted in the Content Warnings section, Bunny is a difficult character to read. I get that you aren't supposed to like him, he is typical for the time, etc. but I was uncomfortable nearly every time he opened his mouth and that, at least, puts you on the side of the other characters. I surely did not miss him once he was gone.
To be fair, Tartt has a lovely writing voice. If she didn't, this would absolutely be my first DNF of the year. The story was captivating for maybe 250/550 pages - the rest was just a push to finish so I could move on to the next book in my TBR pile.
Every book has its reader - and I've seen plenty of people giving this book high ratings - so maybe that reader is you, and you will love it. I hope so. It certainly wasn't for me.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Murder, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Islamophobia, Alcoholism, Suicide, Homophobia, and Self harm
Moderate: Drug use, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Stalking, Sexism, Classism, Racism, Animal cruelty, Incest, Toxic friendship, Religious bigotry, and Homophobia
bellbirdie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Racial slurs, Xenophobia, and Racism
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Classism, Murder, and Incest
lani__'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Murder, Alcohol, Drug use, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Racism, Homophobia, and Classism
Minor: Sexual violence and Racial slurs
sparrow_1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Xenophobia, Suicide, Blood, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, Animal cruelty, Antisemitism, Drug use, Violence, Death, Homophobia, Alcoholism, Gun violence, and Murder
Minor: Incest and Toxic relationship
rach_bella's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Beauty is terror
1) an appreciation for atmospheric prose with a love for literature itself
2) morally grey/ambiguous characters
3) a touch of madness
Check content warnings before reading
(Judy was my favourite character and deserved more scenes)
Moderate: Murder, Incest, Drug use, Homophobia, Violence, Suicide, Racism, Sexism, Death, Racial slurs, and Mental illness
haileyeh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Graphic: Suicide, Alcoholism, Murder, Alcohol, Suicide attempt, Drug abuse, Drug use, Toxic friendship, and Death
Moderate: Medical content, Homophobia, Racism, and Racial slurs
Minor: Toxic relationship, Incest, Death of parent, Vomit, Eating disorder, Animal death, Violence, Animal cruelty, and Classism
micareads123's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Incest, Alcoholism, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Drug use, Physical abuse, and Fatphobia
alemarton's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Death, Addiction, Classism, Incest, Murder, Suicide attempt, Sexism, and Racism
Minor: Rape
edwardian_girl_next_door's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Blood, Death, Suicide, Antisemitism, Drug abuse, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Toxic friendship, Murder, Gun violence, Drug use, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Classism, Cursing, Grief, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Racism, and Racial slurs