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pencilspeaker's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual violence, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Violence, Bullying, Alcoholism, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Child abuse, Ableism, Abandonment, and Classism
Minor: Death of parent, Abortion, and Pregnancy
blues's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Ho adorato particolarmente tutte le metafore che Douglas Stuart ha utilizzato per descrivere i sentimenti di Mungo e di tutti questi personaggi, facendomi sempre capire appieno la sensazione che voleva trasmettermi.
Un'altra cosa che ho amato sono le descrizioni degli ambienti: riuscivo davvero a sentirmi dentro ai posti che raccontava. Non solo li vedevo nella mia testa, ma ne sentivo anche gli odori, i rumori e i sapori. Ero davvero insieme ai personaggi.
Questo libro mi ha preso il cuore e me l'ha strappato in mille pezzi, ma mi ha anche lasciato una parte di Mungo, che si muoverà con me ovunque io andrò.
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Violence, Outing, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Homophobia, Murder, Pregnancy, Abortion, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Sexism
Moderate: Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Infidelity, Death, Blood, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Vomit, Bullying, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
Minor: Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Grief
juliep810's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Violence, Addiction, Blood, Sexual assault, Body horror, Child abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, and Rape
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Pregnancy, Abortion, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry, Toxic relationship, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Abandonment, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Outing
jdrummond's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Rape, Homophobia, Murder, Death, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Blood, Outing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Violence, Bullying, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Addiction, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Cancer, Cursing, and Classism
scotia_mullin's review against another edition
- 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? No
5.0
The book deals with complex and confronting themes such as religion, LGBTQ+ relationships, Intimate Partner Violence, drug use, and childhood sexual assault in a raw and emotional way which gives realistic representation to these important social issues without diminishing their impact or romanticising them.
The book follows Mungo and his family through the lens of the Glasgow public/social housing schemes. The book shows the growth and development of Mungo and his own journey to self discovery and actualisation. The book highlights the compounding complexities of society, culture, and religion and the discontent and disconnect that these can create in all relationships not just Queer relationships.
The book is heralded a “gay Romeo and Juliet” however I think the book offers much more than just a queer retelling of a Shakespearian tragedy. This book is in a class of its own. I would not be surprised if this book is studied in schools and universities for years to come.
Graphic: Child abuse, Alcoholism, Murder, Addiction, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Abortion, Domestic abuse, and Abandonment
emmaura's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
Graphic: Bullying, Sexual violence, Violence, Abandonment, Child abuse, Homophobia, and Rape
Moderate: Death of parent, Alcoholism, Adult/minor relationship, Ableism, and Abortion
Minor: Drug use and Classism
molly99's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence and Alcoholism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Rape, Pedophilia, Homophobia, and Abandonment
Minor: Abortion and Death of parent
luxxltyd'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Pedophilia, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Child abuse
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Death of parent
sky143's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Murder, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Religious bigotry, Alcoholism, Rape, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Hate crime, Addiction, Death, and Death of parent
turtleraces's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Outing, Abandonment, Violence, Blood, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Rape, Religious bigotry, Animal death, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, and Pedophilia