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amethystandherbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Homophobia, Death, Blood, and Gun violence
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Kidnapping, Alcoholism, and Murder
anniefwrites's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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
I really liked the art style and the 1980s setting, but I think this was just too violent for me. I'm not a huge sci-fi reader; I liked the time travel aspect but would have preferred less of the monster/alien aspect , which is just personal preference. I understand that the homophobia is part of the time period, but it was a little hard to read at times.
Graphic: Gun violence, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Murder, and Blood
Minor: Cursing, Bullying, and Kidnapping
emily_mh's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This was an absolute trip. As a reader I was definitely thrown in the deep end, but the MCs also had no idea what was happening, so I kind of enjoyed the confusion? The plot of the story was unique, but it also has some great Stranger Things vibes. I also really liked the colour palette. All in all, I’m really intrigued to see what happens next.
Graphic: Vomit, Blood, Gun violence, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Child death, Homophobia, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Antisemitism, Drug use, Drug abuse, Cancer, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Rape, Ableism, Sexual assault, Excrement, Racism, Pedophilia, Kidnapping, and Suicide
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