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afalkner's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
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
5.0
suzysreadings's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
One of those books you definitely have to re-read. Funny and weird. Definitely felt a bit too quirky at some points. Loved the little crumbs you recognised from Big Swiss.
soph183's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Loved this!! I didn’t realise it was the second book in a series (hence the 0.25 markdown) but it read really well as a standalone.
The story was very dark, but Mona was such an interesting character and her matter of fact internal dialogue made it v funny to read. She’s an adult for all intents and purposes (her age/ job/ relationships/ substance use) but her mind is so simplistic and childlike, you can’t help but warm to her. . This could have been a result of abuse in her youth, so I wish we could have found out what she had been through- but in the same breath I loved that it was left ambiguous and you never really found out all the details- it’s much like relationships in reality.
The ending was so tense and I really thought Dark was going to kill her, so I hope she got away from him!!! I don’t think I’ll be able to get mona out of my head for a while, but I love that in a book
The story was very dark, but Mona was such an interesting character and her matter of fact internal dialogue made it v funny to read. She’s an adult for all intents and purposes (her age/ job/ relationships/ substance use) but her mind is so simplistic and childlike, you can’t help but warm to her.
The ending was so tense and I really thought Dark was going to kill her, so I hope she got away from him!!! I don’t think I’ll be able to get mona out of my head for a while, but I love that in a book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Domestic abuse, and Sexual violence
cswoods's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Incest, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Child abuse, Sexual content, Self harm, and Sexual assault
shrimptales's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
This sequel could stand alone as its own story, but the plot is rather boring in comparison to Pretend I'm Dead. The clients Mona meets feel beyond redemption and 3/4 of the novel is made up of flashbacks to Mona's tragic backstory. The last 1/4 of the book picks up. However, I don't mind the pacing because I love Mona's observations and eccentricities. I could listen to her weird stories all day
blvntbaby's review against another edition
5.0
i just eat this shit up it’s soo awful and heartbreaking but also had me literally cackling in my bedroom i just want more
maddysbookcase's review against another edition
dark
fast-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
2.75
mmsnz's review against another edition
dark
funny
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25