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laurianeisreading's review
dark
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I think we're ALL big black men
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Stalking, Sexual violence, Blood, Car accident, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Racism, Rape, and Abortion
Minor: Chronic illness
oedipamaas69's review
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Although a difficult read at times due to the heavy subject matter, I quite enjoyed this little book. It is a series of vignettes seen through a drug addled haze. My favorite story by far was "Emergency," a strange and quietly disarming story. It's also the funniest one in the collection. "Jesus' Son" was my first foray into Johnson's work, and now I'd like to read more by him.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Car accident, Medical content, Gun violence, Drug abuse, Abortion, and Addiction
miamatic04's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Addiction
Minor: Sexual harassment, Car accident, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Abortion, and Death
rydurham's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use, Abortion, and Alcoholism
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