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imrereads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was an interesting concept, but it didn't quite hit the mark for me. I felt like it got a bit lost in itself, getting close to thr real gold again and again, but falling a bit short everytime.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Racism, Grief, Transphobia, Toxic relationship, and Alcoholism
goodoldfashionedidiot's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I absolutely loved the book, it has some flaws, like not having enough pages, where I wished it would have been longer. Because I think the world could have been explored so much more! But all in all I just fell completely into the book and it was great reading it...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Transphobia, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, and Abandonment
gcjay1994's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
You ever read one of those books that you make you think, "What the hell did I just read?" Yeah, this is one of those – but in the best possible way. Even after reading the description I had no idea what to expect. This book made me all sorts of uncomfortable, but in a way that was enjoyable...? This is a very gritty, dark and bizarre look at what it means to be human. I highly recommend any sci-fi reader pick up this up!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Violence
abitdicier's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A quick, immersive read for the Shirley Jackson fan who will go for some Ted Chiang if their enby beloved reads it aloud to them. RIYL Karen Russell, Carmen Maria Machado, and especially Helen Phillips.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, Racism, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Transphobia
Minor: Gun violence and Medical content
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