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embargo'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? It's complicated
4.0
This is definitely a horror novel that relies on the tension of the inevitable. It's pretty obvious where everything is heading, but the buildup is done methodically. The pay off feels natural in a way I wouldn't have thought would be possible if just describing the premise of the book. It feels less like a "how could they?", where the horror is directed at the MC and more of a "well of course", where the horror is directed at the culture that has led her to this moment. It's upsetting, but it doesn't feel like a sideshow, which is often my issue with body horror.
If you're the type of horror reader who likes to dissect the themes and symbolism more than you like the scares, this might be one to check out.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, Rape, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Bullying, Eating disorder, Medical trauma, Forced institutionalization, Body horror, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Gore, Homophobia, Self harm, and Suicide attempt
Okay, a lot of CWs on this one. In order to give info without spoiling too broadly, I'll split the spoilers into a few groups: Violence and Gore, Mental Health, and Sex Violence and Gore, major spoiler for end of the book:srosa037's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content, Body horror, Pedophilia, Medical content, Eating disorder, Forced institutionalization, Suicide, Blood, Body shaming, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
kspotts2010's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Eating disorder, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness, Blood, Rape, Dysphoria, Sexual assault, Bullying, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship
theyellowbrickreader'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: Body horror, Sexual assault, Self harm, Sexual harassment, and Blood
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
savvylit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Chlorine is not for the faint of heart! This is a horror novel that features some unforgettably gruesome imagery. Luckily for all of us, Jade Song includes a content warning at the very beginning to prepare her readers. However, I will say that I was still surprised by the extent of the detail in the horror scenes; but that's just me and my own comfort level with body horror.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Body shaming, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Self harm, Blood, and Body horror
hwaldooo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Self harm
Moderate: Rape, Body shaming, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, Eating disorder, Sexual assault, and Medical trauma
mybestfriendisabook's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
lizzie_r'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Racism, and Alcohol
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
abiofpellinor's review
- 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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Eating disorder, Gore, Body horror, Sexual assault, and Mental illness