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whitneys_bookstack's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Sexual assault, Torture, and War
Minor: Homophobia and Death of parent
jupytwo's review against another edition
4.25
I loved the ending; it was a happy, hopeful moment in spite of the trials and tribulations of Ram’s life. There was even a moment my jaw dropped in shock!
I will warn, however, that Ram has lived a brutal life. There are no pulled punches when describing Ram’s tumultuous life. I was also surprised by the homophobia and general xenophobic actions from characters through the book. My surprise may come from the cultural differences I have, but it was a shock.
I haven’t seen the movie (Dev Patel i LOVE you), but I have heard it’s quite different and more heartwarming than this is.
Graphic: Violence and Suicide
Moderate: Homophobia and Xenophobia
isabellamaria's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Moderate: Homophobia, Murder, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Sexual harassment, Gun violence, Hate crime, Kidnapping, Torture, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Alcohol, Incest, and Injury/Injury detail
frafroe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Murder, Death, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Child abuse
charlottesoph's review against another edition
2.0
Moderate: Rape, Torture, Police brutality, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Violence, Pedophilia, Murder, Homophobia, and Religious bigotry
Minor: War, Alcoholism, Suicide, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Misogyny, and Grief