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neliadiedenise'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? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Homophobia, Incest, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
rakkaussipsi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Incest, Suicide, Violence, Suicide attempt, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Classism
Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
Minor: Antisemitism
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, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Murder
Minor: Homophobia, Incest, Racial slurs, and Racism
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: Alcoholism, Gore, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Self harm, Suicide, Islamophobia, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Incest, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Toxic friendship, and Classism
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, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Incest, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Classism
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, Death, Drug use, Violence, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Classism
Minor: Racial slurs and Sexual violence
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: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, 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: Death, Drug use, Homophobia, Incest, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, and Murder
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: Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, and Medical content
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Eating disorder, Incest, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Death of parent, 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: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, and Incest
Moderate: Drug use, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Racism