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marsspider42's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book gave me insight into what it is like to live outside the legal system in Britain and the difficulties of being functionally illiterate. The characters are loveable and complex, they feel like real people with real lives. The story is simultaneously propelled mostly by the characters' individual experiences and the twists and turns inflicted on them by others.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Alcohol and Animal death
bethancy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Death
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Alcohol
Minor: Medical trauma, Murder, Gun violence, and Animal cruelty
mirireads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting
Moderate: Alcohol, Gun violence, Death of parent, Infidelity, Medical content, and Chronic illness
Minor: Sexual content
orangeoverload's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This book was so sad in places, but it really shows the resilience of people living in poverty. It made me appreciate my bed and the food that I'll be eating today. If I could take anything away from this book, it would be to ask for help if you need it. People will help if you let them. A brilliant book with interesting characters, beautiful settings and extremely readable writing. Loved it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Grief, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Abandonment, Death of parent, and Death
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