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bootrat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Body shaming, Colonisation, Misogyny, Rape, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Incest, Racism, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Violence, Infidelity, and Sexual content
Minor: Drug use
caitlaird's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A beautiful exploration of queer identity and love in a time where one might not have the knowledge or words for who they are.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Rape, Racial slurs, Racism, Domestic abuse, and Slavery
Moderate: Body shaming, Colonisation, Incest, and Adult/minor relationship
honeywaffles's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Incest, Violence, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
Minor: Xenophobia
hiphannah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Incest
greenan26's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Incest, and Misogyny
Moderate: Drug use, Grief, Fatphobia, and Infidelity
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Pregnancy
lillianpip'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? No
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Incest, Rape, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Colonisation, Racial slurs, and Racism
chelly07's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Incest, Sexual violence, and Slavery
amiraqualls's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual assault and Rape
Moderate: Racism, Police brutality, Violence, Domestic abuse, and Pedophilia
Minor: Animal death, Incest, and Pregnancy
rtrouwborst's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Gaslighting
Moderate: Racism and Rape
Minor: Incest
sarasreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I had no idea it was told in letters, and I found many of the devices used in these letters so well done. I had all the feelings while reading this and I was a total mess at the end. I've seen the movie, but it's been a very long time. I had no idea when I put this on my 23 to read in 2023 that they were making a new movie! I'm excited to see it now that I've read the book. I think this one is based on the Broadway musical, which I know nothing about, but I hope it's closer to the book than the 80s movie. I don't remember a ton about it, but I know they erased entire, important sections of this book.
Definitely one of my top reads of the year.
Graphic: Rape, Misogyny, Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Colonisation, Incest, and Infidelity
Moderate: Racial slurs